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ecm_11975 Managed Enforcement Agency Services- DWP-Child Maintenance Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 Nov 2024 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a tender process for 'Managed Enforcement Agency Services' related to the collection of child maintenance arrears. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as bailiff services, and covers several regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, originally valued at £571,750 plus VAT, was later amended to £686,750 plus VAT due to increased infrastructure development costs. The tender period ended on 20th May 2024, with the contract running from 10th June 2024 to 9th December 2025. This contract stage is already completed as it falls under the 'Award' update tag.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the enforcement agency sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable for this procurement. The DWP, functioning as the buyer, emphasises the significant demand for efficient and effective child maintenance collection services. Businesses experienced in managing debt recovery operations and equipped to provide nationwide coverage would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier for this contract, Qualco UK Ltd, exemplifies the type of company suited to deliver these specialised services, demonstrating capabilities in dealing with large-scale enforcement assignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ecm_11975 Managed Enforcement Agency Services- DWP-Child Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Contract Variation: 7/11/24: Amendment of Contract Value due to Increased Infrastructure Development Costs under Public Contract Reg 72 (1) b: 72.-(1) Contracts and framework agreements may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in any of the following cases:- (b)for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor- (i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, and (ii)would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract; The Contract Value has been amended from PS571,750 Plus VAT to PS686,750 Plus VAT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delivery of a Managed Panel of Enforcement Agency Services on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) related to the collection of child maintenance arrears from Parents who have responsibility for children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12bea062-60ec-471f-923f-084be3f3805f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729d6d53-1d83-489d-8c55-1a7932314060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£686,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£591,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 9 Dec 2025 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALCO

Further Information

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