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UWQ267 Provision of Debt Collection Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed the procurement process for the provision of debt collection services, specifically focusing on debt recovery for students, under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract, awarded on 21 April 2026 to STA INTERNATIONAL LTD, will commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2028, traversing locations worldwide including the UK and the British Overseas Territories. With a tender valued at £30,000, this procurement falls under the services category, classified under collection agency services. The buyer organisation, located in Worcester, UK, sought to appoint an approved agency through the LUPC's Debt Recovery Services framework agreement, enabling structured and efficient debt recovery solutions.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in debt collection services, particularly those with expertise in managing student-related financial recoveries. The well-defined scope under Lot 1 - Debt Recovery illustrates potential growth avenues for collection agencies capable of delivering professional services to educational institutions like the University of Worcester. Companies with proven capabilities in handling diverse geographical jurisdictions stand to benefit from this contract's extensive reach, providing a platform to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the sector.

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Notice Title

UWQ267 Provision of Debt Collection Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an approved agency for the Provision of Debt Collection Services in accordance with the specification and procedures detailed herein. This mini-competition will be carried out using Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused) of the LUPC's Debt Recovery Services framework agreement PFB5062 LU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa313823-e79b-409e-aa14-44653f2487a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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