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title: "COV - Credit Reference checks 2026-28 (RM1557.14)"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - Credit Reference checks 2026-28 (RM1557.14)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3092888b-5339-4998-9ae0-30eb747464b4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Coventry City Council, based in Coventry, England, focuses on providing credit reference checks for council tax debt recovery. Titled "COV - Credit Reference checks 2026-28 (RM1557.14)", this tender is categorised under financial analysis software services. The procurement occurred through a selective method as a call-off from a G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, under Lot 2 (Cloud Software). The tender is now at the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with a total award value of £60,450. Although the tender stage was completed before 9th April 2026, the results and award were announced on 8th June 2026. This procurement opportunity took place in the West Midlands region, highlighting a focus on providing digital financial services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial analysis software, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the tender specifies suitability for SMEs. Companies operating within the realm of cloud software services with expertise in financial data processing stand to benefit significantly from participating in public sector engagements such as this. As the contract was awarded to Ascendant Solutions Limited, SMEs looking to engage with local councils in similar capacities can see this as a roadmap for successful collaboration within the public sector framework, particularly within the services industry. Moreover, the use of a framework agreement underlines the strategic approach to procurement, offering a streamlined route for service delivery and fostering relationships with government entities.

## Notice

Call off from G-Cloud 14 under Lot 2 (Cloud Software) to provide Credit reference checks for Council tax debt recovery .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969298f2-7cc0-4d85-947e-9709e34f2de9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,450 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969298f2-7cc0-4d85-947e-9709e34f2de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969298f2-7cc0-4d85-947e-9709e34f2de9
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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