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Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - Provision of Credit Checking Services

ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Accountant in Bankruptcy, involves the provision of credit checking services, specifically automated credit reference and HPI checks for debtors prior to bankruptcy awards. This open tender, identified as "AiB 2021/5", was awarded to Experian Ltd after an evaluation that resulted in a single bid. The contract, which commenced on 28th June 2021, is set for an initial duration of 24 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The delivery of these services is expected to take place in Scotland, with a contract value of £25,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated financial services and credit check technologies. Companies that provide innovative IT solutions or have developed bespoke integrated systems will find this tender particularly appealing. The unique nature of this contract, awarded through a non-competitive action due to the specialised requirements linked to the AiB's existing systems, suggests that firms with strong capabilities in this niche area are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - Provision of Credit Checking Services

Notice Description

This contract covers automated credit reference and HPI checks to be completed on individual debtors before the award of bankruptcy. The automated process will be instigated via the AiB Bankruptcy Administration System (BASYS), with results being returned directly from the Service Provider to the BASYS system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded as a result of a Non Competitive Action (NCA) due to technical reasons. The contract requirement relates to a previously developed bespoke automated process which integrates with the AiB BASYS IT system.. This contract is for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. This contract has been awarded as a result of a NCA due to technical reasons. The contract requirement relates to a previously developed bespoke automated process which integrates with the AiB BASYS IT system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY
Contact Name
Laura Robertson
Contact Email
laura.robertson@aib.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3002002600

Buyer Location

Locality
KILWINNING
Postcode
KA13 6SA
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilwinning
Westminster Constituency
North Ayrshire and Arran

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422156
    Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - Provision of Credit Checking Services - This contract covers automated credit reference and HPI checks to be completed on individual debtors before the award of bankruptcy. The automated process will be instigated via the AiB Bankruptcy Administration System (BASYS), with results being returned directly from the Service Provider to the BASYS system.

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