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Enforcement Agent Service

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2025 at 11:07

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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council has completed the procurement process for an Enforcement Agent Service Level Agreement Extension to manage Council Tax debt from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027. The contract, awarded on 18 March 2024 and published on 29 January 2025, falls under the industry category of Tax Consultancy Services (CPV code 79221000). The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £147,000, covering regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North East, and the West Midlands. The tender stage has concluded, and the contract was awarded to MARSTON (HOLDINGS) LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham. Another award, published on 14 August 2024, names BRISTOW & SUTOR as an additional supplier, also operating under the same contract terms.

This extension contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the tax consultancy and debt enforcement sectors, particularly large-scale suppliers equipped to manage extensive workloads over multiple regions in the UK. Companies with experience in the management of public sector debts and those capable of delivering consistent enforcement services will find this contract beneficial for growth. The opportunity to work with a local government authority like South Kesteven District Council can facilitate entry into or expansion within the public sector market, leveraging extensive exposure across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Agent Service

Notice Description

Enforcement Agent Service Level Agreement Extension - Council Tax debt - 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0206009a-4684-441c-99bf-262cb871121e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b707f25b-faa6-481a-9b98-71ac916db2a6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6PZ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Wulfram's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRISTOW & SUTOR

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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