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title: "GB-St.Helens: Contract Award Notice - Better off Calulator"
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buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
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# GB-St.Helens: Contract Award Notice - Better off Calulator

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8172fc60-db78-430b-9d59-5c5303002ec7

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited procured the Better Off Calculator, a financial analysis and accounting software package for showing people the support they may be entitled to. It brings together information on Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs, grants and other assistance, drawing on more than 4,000 pieces of legislation to help users understand their financial circumstances and access unclaimed support. The requirement also includes the Universal Housing Assistance element, consolidated into the same agreement. Delivery is in the North West of England. The software is intended to help people build financial strength by identifying available support; this is a software supply requirement rather than a general accounting service.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Policy in Practice, a small and medium-sized enterprise. The award was made on 14 July 2026, for £30,262.80. The contract runs from 19 July 2026 to 19 July 2027. The published requirement was consolidated to cover both the Better Off Calculator and Universal Housing Assistance under one agreement, and the stated costs were updated accordingly. The procurement method is described as “Other” and was not disclosed. No evaluation basis or lot structure is recorded in the contracting information. The award represents the outcome of this process; it is not an invitation to submit a bid.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates a specific demand for software that turns complex welfare and support rules into clear, actionable eligibility information. A credible competitor would need to maintain accurate coverage of legislation and support schemes, including Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs and grants, and present users with an understandable view of their financial circumstances. The combined requirement also indicates that the buyer sought the Better Off Calculator and Universal Housing Assistance through a single agreement. Relevant strengths would therefore include specialist policy and benefits knowledge, reliable software delivery, and the ability to keep the underlying rules current while helping users identify support they may otherwise miss. This is evidence of the scale and nature of this buyer’s requirement, rather than a live opportunity.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 October 2026 for the following reason: Torus has amended this notice to consolidate the requirement of BOC and UHA which form part of the one agreement with Policy in Practice. The costs have been updated accordingly.(The Better Off Calculator accurately shows the value of available support including Universal Credit, legacy benefits, social tariffs, grants and more, to help build financial strength. It combines over 4,000 pieces of legislation to give people a clear picture of their financial circumstances and help them access over PS23 billion in unclaimed support.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc10a42e-7dc1-41ab-989a-d1493c0d64de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,262 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,262 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Postcode area | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Policy in Practice |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2026 at 11:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc10a42e-7dc1-41ab-989a-d1493c0d64de
- 21 Oct 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc10a42e-7dc1-41ab-989a-d1493c0d64de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc10a42e-7dc1-41ab-989a-d1493c0d64de
  27th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1076360355
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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