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Provision of a Residency Check Software Solution

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr and classified as a regional or local authority, has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Residency Check Software Solution." This services contract, valued at £12,000, was awarded to TransUnion International UK Limited. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was deemed outside the regulatory scope. The contract, associated with the industry category 72000000, was signed on 2nd February 2026, with the delivery focused in the UKM94 region. The tender process has been classified under the General public services sector.

Opportunities stemming from this tender are ideal for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can provide advanced residency check systems. Although this particular tender was awarded without competition, businesses looking to capitalise on similar future opportunities should aim to establish themselves as reliable partners for public service authorities such as South Ayrshire Council. Large-scale companies similar to TransUnion International UK Limited may find themselves particularly well-suited for such contracts due to the nature of the procurement method and the scale required for execution. Future tenders could offer additional chances for growth within the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Residency Check Software Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Residency Check Software Solution

Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822542
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548682
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL

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