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Universal Credit Automation Verification

BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton at Home Limited, a public authority within sub-central government in Bolton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Universal Credit Automation Verification" contract, which falls under the industry category of software and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This contract commenced on 23rd December 2025 and will run until 22nd December 2027, with an awarded gross value of GBP 63,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined and efficient process. The procurement stage is at the award and contract stage, with Enterprise RPA, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, being the successful awardee. The main aim of this tender is to automate the verification of housing costs for Universal Credit claimants, enhancing data quality and improving the efficiency of income collection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in automation solutions, software development, and information systems. Companies that deliver advanced technological solutions aimed at public sector efficiencies stand to benefit from the growing demand in this area. With the focus on improving operational efficiencies for bi-level government authorities, businesses with a robust track record in public sector digitalisation projects will find this type of procurement enticing for growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Universal Credit Automation Verification

Notice Description

Universal Credit automations - this solution automates the verification of housing costs for Universal Credit claimants. The primary objective is to alleviate the manual verification burden, enhance data quality, and improve income collection efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhub@boltonathome.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RPA

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