Award

Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2024 at 16:19

Tender

19 Jan 2023 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited involves the "Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework," classified under "Data collection and collation services" (CPV: 72314000). This falls within the services category and pertains to the North West England region, with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th February 2023 and the invitation to the second stage starting on 1st March 2023. The procurement stage has moved from tender to the award stage, as of 24th July 2024, with contracts signed in June and July 2024. This framework was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services and Lot 2 for Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services, with respective contracts awarded to Equifax Ltd and TransUnion International UK Limited through a selective procurement method - a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in data services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive data block provisions, income validation services, and fraud identification data services. Companies specialising in consultancy services based on innovative data requirements would find a fitting match in this framework. The negotiated approach allows for competitive advantage and collaboration with a large-scale buyer like United Utilities, facilitating business growth through robust public sector partnerships. Participants in this tender must meet stringent economic and technical selection criteria and are encouraged to leverage the electronic submission methods provided for a streamlined process.

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Notice Title

Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework

Notice Description

Lot 1 Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services Lot 1 (1.a) - Provide a bi-monthly data block for 3.3 - 3.5 million customer's Lot 1 (1.b) - Provide Water Poverty income validation services utilising a monthly batch process Lot 2 Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services Lot 2 (2.a) - Provide tracing reports at individual level and batch level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.b) - Provide Fraud data reports at individual level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.c) - Provide Consultancy data services based on new requirements and innovations

Lot Information

Lot 1 Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services

Lot 1 (1.a) - Provide a bi-monthly data block for 3.3 - 3.5 million customer's that meets the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document. Lot 1 (1.b) - Provide Water Poverty income validation services utilising a monthly batch process that meets the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document.

Lot 2 Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services

Lot 2 (2.a) - Provide tracing reports at individual level and batch level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.b) - Provide Fraud data reports at individual level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.c) - Provide Consultancy data services based on new requirements and innovations The above is required to meet the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039916
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023107-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Donna Muldoon
Contact Email
donna.muldoon@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7775738863

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EQUIFAX

TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL

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