Provision of a Low Income Family Tracker Solution for Denbighshire County Council

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire County Council, located in Ruthin, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Low Income Family Tracker Solution, which was officially awarded on 31st March 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services and software packages, with services being the main procurement category. The contract was awarded directly below the threshold without competition, utilising a process aligned with Welsh devolved regulations. The contracted period spans from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, with the option for annual renewals until 31st March 2030, and has been valued at £153,600 gross. The supplier for this contract is Policy in Practice Limited, a UK-based SME, renowned for its data analytics solutions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services and data analytics sectors, particularly those specialising in software development and support, to secure a foothold in public sector analytics solutions. Firms that can deliver targeted data-driven insights enhancing local authority capabilities to identify residents eligible for additional support would find opportunities for collaboration and growth. Furthermore, businesses capable of demonstrating innovation in software and information systems are well-positioned to meet and exceed the evaluative expectations of public authorities like Denbighshire County Council in future tenders. The procurement framework indicates a flexible approach, providing avenues for SME participation in such critical public service solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Low Income Family Tracker Solution for Denbighshire County Council

Notice Description

Denbighshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Low Income Family Tracker Solution. Following a successful pilot via a Welsh Government contract with Policy in Practice, the Authority has awarded it's own contract with the supplier. The Low Income Family Tracker is a data analytics tool to identify residents who are missing out on benefits and other support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054688-2026
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
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months 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
DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUTHIN
Postcode
LL15 1YN
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

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