Award

Credit Referencing and Tracing Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

21 May 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Credit Referencing and Tracing Services, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice, has concluded with an award to Experian Limited. The tender, valued at £476,784.80, falls under the financial and insurance services category and is a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, with the contract period set from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027. The award was published on 21 May 2025, following the closure of the tender period on 9 January 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suited for organisations keen on delivering financial and credit services to a national and international audience. However, it may not be conducive for SMEs or VCSEs due to the scale and scope indicated. Firms with established capabilities in credit referencing and financial analytics stand to benefit significantly by leveraging this contract to showcase expertise and enhance service portfolios within the competitive financial services industry.

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Notice Title

Credit Referencing and Tracing Services

Notice Description

For the provision of a Credit Referencing and Tracing Service to provide reliable and accurate credit referencing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaad00a4-cc7d-4540-9055-9171740a2c5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a3b3e5-8ba9-4f0a-b97b-79588f54bf1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£476,784 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£476,784 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialfinancialservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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