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Credit Check and Debt investigation - AWARD

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, based in Liverpool, and OHG are collaborating on a financial consultancy services project titled "Credit Check and Debt Investigation." The procurement process, managed through an open procedure, focuses on credit checks and debt investigation for potential and existing customers. This contract, awarded to Experian Ltd, commenced on 1st July 2024 and will run until 30th June 2027. Key deliverables include up to 4,500 searches annually, targeting new applicants and tracing former tenants, with delivery across the UK and internationally. The procurement process has been completed, with the award notice published on 3rd July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial consultancy and database services. Companies specialising in credit checks, debt recovery, and tenant tracing can tap into a stable, long-term contract with regular search volumes. Suitable suppliers include those capable of handling large-scale data analysis and reporting, particularly those experienced in delivering services to housing and social organisations. The contract value of £75,600 provides a stable revenue stream until mid-2027, enabling suppliers to expand their operational capacities and technological resources.

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Notice Title

Credit Check and Debt investigation - AWARD

Notice Description

TRG and OHG wish to appoint the services of a supplier to provide the following credit checks and debt investigation of potential and existing customers New Applicants o Check affordability based on low-income profile traffic light rating on customers (red, amber, green) supplier to provide details of what each colour represents o Check ID o Address check to ensure applicant is fully disclosing all previous addresses. Suppliers check if any CCJ's or former social housing tenant arrears It is anticipated that the lettings team for TRG and OHG combined will require approx. 350 searches per month. Debt Recovery o Tracing Former Tenants to enable TRG and OHG to pursue the debt with our in-house team. o Trace will include the following information: o Forwarding address, o phone number o email address o Last known dates at current address. It is anticipated that the Debt Recovery team for TRG and OHG will require a batch trace of either, approx. 300. searches per month, or approx. 900 searches be done every 3 months, this list will be updated on a quarterly basis however this number may vary and to be reviewed on a 6 monthly basis. TRG have circa 50 user accounts and OHG have circa 50 user accounts, and at present it is anticipated that we will require approx. 4,500 searches annually. However, this may increase or decrease in the future. (Suppliers to provide details of cost per licence)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d07576e1-19eb-4d2a-afa5-dc15497f0ac8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d14fa33-79cc-4cc8-b867-cdd5e627777d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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