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Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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08 Jan 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has completed the procurement process for Experian Debt Relief Order (DRO) Credit Checks under the contract ID TIS0695. This tender, classified under the IT services category, required the provision of external data checks to verify applicant identities and assess their debt liability and asset ownership. The contract, with a total value of £249,197.28, was awarded to Experian, a large supplier based in Nottingham. The procurement method used was a limited one, bypassing the prior call for competition due to the sensitive nature of the personal data involved. The contract was signed on 1 April 2024 and includes provisions for a potential 12-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in providing data verification and credit checking solutions. It is particularly suited for companies capable of handling sensitive information securely and operating within the UK. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to strengthen their market position, build a portfolio in the public sector, and demonstrate their ability to meet stringent data protection requirements. Businesses with robust data security protocols and experience in working with government agencies stand to benefit the most from competing in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's to verify an applicant's identity in order that the assessment of their current debt liability position and asset ownership, by Supplier, can take place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's to verify an applicant's identity in order that the assessment of their current debt liability position and asset ownership, by Supplier, can take place.

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 3 months written notice before its expiry. The extension period is subject to clauses 1.3 and 1.4 in Part B below. Extensions which extend the Term beyond 24 months are only permitted if the Supplier complies with the additional exit plan requirements at clauses 21.3 to 21.8. The extension period after 24 months should not exceed the maximum permitted under the Framework Agreement which is 2 periods of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

Sensitive information i.e. personal data, requires a supplier operating in the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000505-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,197 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Javed Kebede
Contact Email
javed.kebede@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

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