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Omni Partners has added Council Tax and fraud prevention specialists Datatank to its rapidly expanding govtech software offering. The deal is part of Omni’s buy-and-build strategy, which launched with the acquisition of Infoshare+ in October 2024 (see Omni acquires Infoshare to drive public sector expansion). Financial terms have not been disclosed.
Datatank has been helping local authorities detect fraudulent single person discount claims on Council Tax bills for over 20 years. The company now works with more than 160 councils across the UK, providing a managed Council Tax review service and the data analysis tools to identify potential cases of fraud. Datatank also provides a range of other solutions including empty homes, tenancy and probate reviews, as well as case management solutions.
The deal is the fourth acquisition Omni has made to bolster Infoshare+. It follows the purchase of local government digital solutions provider Looking Local in January 2025 (see Omni Partners adds Looking Local to growing govtech platform) and expands the company’s public sector-focused data solutions and software platform.
Given the financial challenges facing the local government sector, tackling the threat of fraud and recovering losses has become a vital part of council operations. The need to operate more efficiently and maximise revenue is not going to go away and is likely to be high on the agenda of council leadership following the Spending Review later this month.
Databank represents a strong addition to the Infoshare+ stable, providing the company with a demonstrable solution for protecting council finances and supporting the delivery of frontline services.
Posted by: Dale Peters at 10:08
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