Planning

EOI for Debt Collection Services

ACCENT HOUSING

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Planning

26 Nov 2020 at 12:13

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Accent Housing Ltd seeks expressions of interest for Debt Collection Services, with a planned contract period commencing on or before 1st April 2021. The contract will involve an initial two-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and has an indicative budget of £300,000. Interested parties are required to submit their interest by Thursday, 24th December 2020, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be issued in the week of 18th January 2021. The services will be primarily provided in England and fall under the category of public law and order services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection, especially those that can demonstrate experience in working with public sector contracts. Businesses that provide bailiff services or public-order services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Given Accent Housing's focus on recovering debts while maintaining reasonable practices, agencies that offer supportive financial assessments as part of their collection strategy will likely have a competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOI for Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

Accent Housing Ltd is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced collection agencies no later than Thursday 24th December 2020. Accent is looking to appoint a supplier for Debt Collection Services for former tenant arrears, the contract will be for initial 2 year term with the option to extend a further 2 years and will commence on or before 1st April 2021. We have provided an indicative budget spend has been provided for year 1 however this may increase or decrease significantly based on collection. Accent seeks to recover all debts as quickly and as reasonable practicable without imposing unreasonable hardship. This includes but not limited to making sure the Debtor is able to afford proposed payment commitments, the Provider will complete an Income and Expenditure financial check per case file/debt. It is anticipated that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued week commencing 18th January 2021, via Places for People, Procurement Hub, under the Enforcement Agency Services DPS. Please note all enquiries and communication must be submitted via Due North ProContract messaging portal. Direct approaches to Accent Housing Ltd and its employees will be rejected and not responded to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4546547b-4c3f-4d15-b0cb-aa589e3dbef2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242000 - Public law and order services

75242100 - Public-order services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCENT HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHIPLEY
Postcode
BD17 7SW
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Baildon
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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