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title: "Credit Reference Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-22"
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# Credit Reference Services

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54b0315e-59a3-4f2f-9f3b-775536eac681

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Credit Reference Services" was conducted by Bradford Metropolitan District Council to facilitate credit reference searches for debt collection operations within the organisation. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £75,000. The procurement method was classified as 'Other' and has reached the Award stage, with the award decision made on 21st February 2017, and the contract period commencing on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The service was intended for delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in credit reference services, financial consultancy, or data analytics, particularly those equipped to support public sector debt management strategies. Companies that can demonstrate a track record in partnership with local authorities and possess the capability to handle sensitive financial information will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with local councils like Bradford offers potential for sustainable growth within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Credit reference searching to support debt collection processes within Bradford Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a965df7-230e-402e-9bd9-324c7c918ce0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN UK&I |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a965df7-230e-402e-9bd9-324c7c918ce0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a965df7-230e-402e-9bd9-324c7c918ce0
  22nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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