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Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT

COMPANIES HOUSE

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Companies House has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of legal services focused on debt collection related to ECCTA penalties. This procurement, part of a pilot project, was executed via a call-off from the CCS framework RM6226 Lot 6. The awarded contract, valued at £1,000,000, commenced on 18th July 2025 and will continue until 17th July 2026. The industry categories involved include collection agency services and legal advisory and representation services, with delivery across diverse locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement stage currently documented is the Award

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in legal and debt collection services to expand their portfolios, particularly large firms or SMEs that have the requisite capabilities in these sectors. The award to Shakespeare Martineau LLP demonstrates a market for comprehensive legal solutions catering to government agencies, bolstering business growth through strategic involvement in public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT

Notice Description

Companies House have awarded a contract for Legal Services Pilot to support debt collection activity from ECCTA related penalties. The contract has been awarded via a further competition against CCS framework RM6226 Lot 6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42cac1e-8f9f-4472-b182-b7eb0557a5f7
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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