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Ascendant Solutions Data Management Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has concluded a direct award for data management services titled "Ascendant Solutions Data Management Services," as part of their Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The tender, within the software package and information systems industry category, pertains to services needed in England, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 4th April 2022 to 2nd April 2026. A total amount of £58,344 GBP was awarded to Ascendant Solutions Limited, whose services include utilising the software Apply4.Online for scheme operations and Pathways Credits for debtor tracing. The award notice was published on 28th April 2025.

This contract provides growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development and data management services. Companies in the software solutions industry capable of delivering comprehensive data management solutions and support for public sector initiatives would be well-suited for similar procurement opportunities. The nature of the direct award process highlights a strong relationship between the contracting authority and a capable SME supplier, offering insights for other businesses into the benefits of fostering trusted partnerships within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Ascendant Solutions Data Management Services

Notice Description

The contract we have with Ascendant Solutions allows us to operate our Homes for Ukraine Scheme using the software Apply4.Online and trace debtors using the tool Pathways Credits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e35788b0-d5b4-45cf-abd7-87d32fed0ad1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15bfb6a5-9c38-456b-b93b-e3d0864b8e4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,344 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,344 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 2 Apr 2026 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Eamonn Hennessy
Contact Email
eamonn.hennessy@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084968315

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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