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Data analytics platform and campaign tool to tackle poverty

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council has concluded a procurement process for a data analytics platform and campaign tool aimed at tackling poverty. The contract was awarded to POLICY IN PRACTICE LTD, with a focus on providing services in the realm of analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development, specifically designed to identify financially vulnerable households, increase benefit uptake, and enhance targeted support services. This procurement falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government and was managed as a below-threshold process. The contract was officially signed on 28th November 2025, with the active period spanning from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, and a total contract value of £69,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics and software development, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for public sector challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in designing data-driven tools to enhance public service delivery and financial inclusion could greatly benefit from such opportunities. In particular, firms with a strong capability for developing predictive analytics platforms tailored to social welfare services are well-suited to engage with similar procurement initiatives managed by local councils like Portsmouth City Council.

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Notice Title

Data analytics platform and campaign tool to tackle poverty

Notice Description

The platform will enable Portsmouth City Council to proactively identify financially vulnerable households, increase benefit uptake, and better target support services. The investment aligns with the Council's strategic goals of prevention, financial inclusion, and data-driven service delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084222-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

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