---
title: "Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2025-06-12"
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# Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e5d3fd5-c5a6-44dc-aada-64787babd69a

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service, based in England, has successfully awarded a contract to Experian plc for the provision of external data checks for Debt Relief Orders (DRO). The contract, valued at £373,795.92, falls under the category of IT services, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start on 1st April 2024 and its completion on 31st March 2027. The awarded status was confirmed on 19th March 2024, with industry activities expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large firms specialising in IT services and data verification that are capable of fulfilling stringent identity and asset verification requirements. While the opportunity was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong framework presence and a proven track record in financial data services will find this contract well-suited to expanding their governmental partnership portfolio. Such contracts can bolster a firm's reputation and financial standing by establishing relationships with governmental bodies, opening further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's; to verify an applicant's identity in order to assess their current debt liability position and asset ownership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c080024-31c5-451e-b893-cdfcafb98065 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £373,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £373,795 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c080024-31c5-451e-b893-cdfcafb98065

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c080024-31c5-451e-b893-cdfcafb98065
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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