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EX2610 Ascendant Solutions for Revenues and Benefits

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Hailsham, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "EX2610 Ascendant Solutions for Revenues and Benefits." This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically software package and information systems, with a delivery focus on the UKJ region. The procurement process was initiated without competition, under a direct method below the threshold. Ascendant Solutions Ltd was awarded the contract, which commenced on 28th January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st May 2027. The contract is valued at £135,008.13 net (£165,609.76 gross) and aims to equip local government with digital tools and data services, enhancing the management of revenues and benefits.

This tender presents opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in application management platforms, robotic process automation, data intelligence, and similar areas. Businesses adept in developing software that supports credit scoring, vulnerability assessment, and benefits calculation can leverage this partnership to expand their reach in the public sector. The project's focus on ethical recovery and targeted outreach also offers potential for companies involved in social impact initiatives to engage with local authorities, thus positioning themselves for future collaborations within the government domain.

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Notice Title

EX2610 Ascendant Solutions for Revenues and Benefits

Notice Description

Ascendant Solutions was appointed as a specialist provider of digital tools and data services tailored for local government, particularly in the Revenues and Benefits space. This contract spans: - Application Management Platforms: Tools for handling grants, benefits, and document uploads. - Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Automates repetitive tasks like claim processing and data entry. - Data Intelligence & Monitoring: Aggregates live data for credit scoring, vulnerability assessment, and housing market insights. - Vulnerability Identification: Integrates with national databases to support ethical recovery and targeted outreach. - Credit Bureau Services: Supplies financial indicators for resident profiling and debt risk analysis. - Benefits Calculators: Helps residents self-assess entitlements and supports income maximisation campaigns. They also engage in sector-wide thought.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£135,008 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 May 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS

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