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Provision of Enforcement and Debt Colelction Service (Bailiffs)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Nov 2019 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking service providers for the "Provision of Enforcement and Debt Collection Service (Bailiffs)" under a service concession contract. This procurement, classified under "Collection agency services" in the services category, has an estimated value of £4.8 million over a four-year period, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2019 and concluding on 30th November 2023. The tender period ended on 12th August 2019, and the procurement process was initiated to enhance the collection of debts related to council tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debts, and parking penalty charge notices across the North West region of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and enforcement services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can effectively navigate the requirements set by Cheshire East Council and demonstrate a high standard of service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for ongoing revenue over the contract period, this tender is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts while contributing to efficient debt recovery for local authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Enforcement and Debt Colelction Service (Bailiffs)

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council (CEC) intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to ensure a high quality and efficient enforcement service is provided. This Specification describes the service required and the standards expected from the Service Provider providing enforcement and collection services in respect of: * Council Tax * Non Domestic Rates * Sundry Debts - to include overpaid Housing Benefit and Commercial Rent arrears * Parking Penalty Charge Notice debts Additional information: This will be a service concession contract and the potential contract value will be in the region of PS4.8m for the 4 year period and this value will include the amount for both the primary and secondary provider - however this value is not guaranteed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333e574a-be74-4a5c-a421-cebbb9ec4ddd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2023 4-5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRISTOW AND SUTOR

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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