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Cloud based software for Credit bureau services

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process titled "Cloud based software for Credit bureau services." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is aimed at supporting the effective collection of local taxes and other debts owed to the city council. The contract was awarded on 19th August 2025 to Ascendant Solutions Ltd with a total value of £100,000. As part of a limited procurement method, the contract was executed as a call-off under the G-Cloud 14 framework without prior publication. The procurement focused on services related to cloud-based credit bureau functionalities, but one of the associated lots was subsequently cancelled. The procurement activity primarily serves the Liverpool region, identified by the area code UKD7.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services and cloud-based solutions, to establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with expertise in software development and IT consulting could see substantial growth by leveraging similar opportunities in the procurement of government services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Ascendant Solutions Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector, benefiting from government frameworks like G-Cloud which simplify the procurement process and facilitate direct awards based on specific service needs.

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Notice Title

Cloud based software for Credit bureau services

Notice Description

The Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of cloud based credit bureau services to support the effective collection of local taxes and other debts owed to the city council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of cloud based credit bureau services to support the effective collection of local taxes and other debts owed to the city council.

Options: The initial term is 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded as a call-off under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, as such a tender notice was not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057277-2025
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
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Albel
Contact Email
emma.albel@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513511827

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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