--- title: "Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039916" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039916" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039916.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039916.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2024-07-24" --- # Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039916 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039916) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039916.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited involves the "Core Bureau Credit Reference Agency Services Framework," classified under "Data collection and collation services" (CPV: 72314000). This falls within the services category and pertains to the North West England region, with key dates including the tender period ending on 20th February 2023 and the invitation to the second stage starting on 1st March 2023. The procurement stage has moved from tender to the award stage, as of 24th July 2024, with contracts signed in June and July 2024. This framework was divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services and Lot 2 for Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services, with respective contracts awarded to Equifax Ltd and TransUnion International UK Limited through a selective procurement method - a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in data services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive data block provisions, income validation services, and fraud identification data services. Companies specialising in consultancy services based on innovative data requirements would find a fitting match in this framework. The negotiated approach allows for competitive advantage and collaboration with a large-scale buyer like United Utilities, facilitating business growth through robust public sector partnerships. Participants in this tender must meet stringent economic and technical selection criteria and are encouraged to leverage the electronic submission methods provided for a streamlined process. ## Notice Lot 1 Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services Lot 1 (1.a) - Provide a bi-monthly data block for 3.3 - 3.5 million customer's Lot 1 (1.b) - Provide Water Poverty income validation services utilising a monthly batch process Lot 2 Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services Lot 2 (2.a) - Provide tracing reports at individual level and batch level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.b) - Provide Fraud data reports at individual level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.c) - Provide Consultancy data services based on new requirements and innovations ### Lot Information Lot 1 Data Block Provision & Water Poverty Income Validation Services Lot 1 (1.a) - Provide a bi-monthly data block for 3.3 - 3.5 million customer's that meets the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document. Lot 1 (1.b) - Provide Water Poverty income validation services utilising a monthly batch process that meets the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document. Lot 2 Tracing and Fraud Identification Data Services Lot 2 (2.a) - Provide tracing reports at individual level and batch level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.b) - Provide Fraud data reports at individual level via on line portal Lot 2 (2.c) - Provide Consultancy data services based on new requirements and innovations The above is required to meet the companies scope of requirements as detailed in the CRA Scope of Requirements document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023107-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,400,000 | | Lots value | £4,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 3LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EQUIFAX; TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023107-2024 - 19 Jan 2023 at 17:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001762-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59015&B=UNITEDUTILITIES - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984 - https://www.unitedutilities.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039916. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039916.json.