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title: "On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services"
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# On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f09c0e6-2b9b-4f89-b55e-816947f363d1

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for "On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services" under the CPV classification 72316000, which focuses on data analysis services. The services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations. The tender attracted a total value of £9,000,000, with a minimum value guarantee of £1,519,736. The contracting period began on 28 January 2025 and will end on 20 March 2027. The procurement method utilised a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the data analysis and credit reference service sectors to engage with a key government department. It is particularly well-suited for large-scale organisations capable of delivering comprehensive, on-demand data analysis services across various regions. By participating in such contracts, companies can expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, thereby contributing to significant business growth.

## Notice

On Demand Credit Reference Agency Services Contract. Additional information: CRAs have created a joint document called the Credit Reference Agency Information Notice (CRAIN) which is available from each of the three CRAs websites. To find out more about how Equifax manage your information, please visit - https://www.equifax.co.uk/privacy-hub/crain

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39750f5-56cd-49ec-a207-36de5de6139e |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 20 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,519,736 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | EQUIFAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39750f5-56cd-49ec-a207-36de5de6139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c39750f5-56cd-49ec-a207-36de5de6139e
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbec7a70-3289-4bed-866d-526d61219263
  n/a
- https://www.equifax.co.uk/privacy-hub/crain
  Credit Reference Agency Information Notice

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