Scope
Reference
WDC - 0000063
Description
Ascendant Solutions was appointed as a specialist provider of digital tools and data services tailored for local government, particularly in the Revenues and Benefits space. This contract spans:
- Application Management Platforms: Tools for handling grants, benefits, and document uploads.
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Automates repetitive tasks like claim processing and data entry.
- Data Intelligence & Monitoring: Aggregates live data for credit scoring, vulnerability assessment, and housing market insights.
- Vulnerability Identification: Integrates with national databases to support ethical recovery and targeted outreach.
- Credit Bureau Services: Supplies financial indicators for resident profiling and debt risk analysis.
- Benefits Calculators: Helps residents self-assess entitlements and supports income maximisation campaigns. They also engage in sector-wide thought.
Contract 1. EX2610 Ascendant Solutions for Revenues and Benefits
Supplier
Contract value
- £135,008.13 excluding VAT
- £165,609.76 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates
- 28 January 2026 to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS LTD
- Companies House: 10038449
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZVX-1942-VRZL
St Catherines House Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Email: support@ascendantsol.co.uk
Website: https://www.ascendantsol.co.uk/
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. EX2610 Ascendant Solutions for Revenues and Benefits
Contracting authority
Wealden District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRN-7814-TGXG
Vicarage Lane
Hailsham
BN27 2AX
United Kingdom
Email: esph@wealden.gov.uk
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government