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title: "Policy in Practice"
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buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Policy in Practice

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91a689b5-7a51-4276-b843-c81326d52444

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## Summary

Swale Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Policy in Practice," awarded to Policy in Practice Limited. This contract involves the analysis of benefit claimants, specifically focusing on those not receiving their full entitlement, and falls under the industry category of Software and Services (CPV 48000000 and 75310000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage now at the award phase. The contract, valued at £18,900, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in benefit services and data analysis. Given the focus on benefit entitlement analysis, businesses equipped with knowledge of public benefits systems and capable of leveraging software solutions for data insights are well-positioned to provide competitive services. Additionally, as stated in the tender details, both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this opportunity, aligning with the council’s inclusive procurement approach.

## Notice

Analysis of benefit claimants who are not in receipt of their full entitlement of benefits. Additional information: Contract procured through G Cloud framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de333493-8075-4f4a-810e-5add0876275c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,900 |
| 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLICY IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de333493-8075-4f4a-810e-5add0876275c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de333493-8075-4f4a-810e-5add0876275c
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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