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Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT)

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC), based in Porth, UK, has recently finalised the award stage of a procurement contract titled "Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT)." This is an intelligent analytics platform designed to aid local authorities in linking data, maximising residents' income, and reducing council costs and interventions. The procurement process was a direct method, below the threshold, thus conducted without competition, and falls within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on analytical or scientific software packages and benefit services. The awarded contract, valued at £34,000 gross, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Policy in Practice, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected to provide these services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytics platforms or software development, specifically within the public sector's goods industry category. Firms adept at harnessing data for municipal operations and offering expertise in local government benefit services would find this contract advantageous for showcasing innovative solutions and expanding their client base within Welsh government frameworks. Business growth can be facilitated through collaboration with sub-central government authorities like Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, which may seek similar future initiatives to enhance council efficiencies and resident benefits. Companies aiming to penetrate this niche market should consider aligning their offerings with the needs of local authorities seeking data-driven solutions.

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Notice Title

Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT)

Notice Description

Intelligent analytics platform for local authorities to help link data, maximise residents' income and reduce Council costs/interventions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023548-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF39 9ST
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Porth
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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