---
title: "Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ce38"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2025-01-08"
---

# Experian DRO (Debt Relief Order) Credit Checks

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ce38

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service has completed the procurement process for Experian Debt Relief Order (DRO) Credit Checks under the contract ID TIS0695. This tender, classified under the IT services category, required the provision of external data checks to verify applicant identities and assess their debt liability and asset ownership. The contract, with a total value of £249,197.28, was awarded to Experian, a large supplier based in Nottingham. The procurement method used was a limited one, bypassing the prior call for competition due to the sensitive nature of the personal data involved. The contract was signed on 1 April 2024 and includes provisions for a potential 12-month extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in providing data verification and credit checking solutions. It is particularly suited for companies capable of handling sensitive information securely and operating within the UK. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to strengthen their market position, build a portfolio in the public sector, and demonstrate their ability to meet stringent data protection requirements. Businesses with robust data security protocols and experience in working with government agencies stand to benefit the most from competing in such tenders.

## Notice

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's to verify an applicant's identity in order that the assessment of their current debt liability position and asset ownership, by Supplier, can take place.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Insolvency Service requires the provision of external data checks as part of its application process for DRO's to verify an applicant's identity in order that the assessment of their current debt liability position and asset ownership, by Supplier, can take place.

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months, by giving the Supplier 3 months written notice before its expiry. The extension period is subject to clauses 1.3 and 1.4 in Part B below. Extensions which extend the Term beyond 24 months are only permitted if the Supplier complies with the additional exit plan requirements at clauses 21.3 to 21.8. The extension period after 24 months should not exceed the maximum permitted under the Framework Agreement which is 2 periods of up to 12 months.

### Procurement Information

Sensitive information i.e. personal data, requires a supplier operating in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000505-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,197 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2025 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000505-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/insolvency-service

## Provenance

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