Award

Ask AI

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

Open in ChatGPT
OpenAI's assistant
Open in Claude
Anthropic's assistant
Open in Perplexity
Answer engine, cites sources
Open in Google AI Mode
Google's AI search
View Markdown
Share

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Email
Send a link by email
WhatsApp
Share in a WhatsApp chat
LinkedIn
Post to your network
Microsoft Teams
Share to a Teams chat

Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT

COMPANIES HOUSE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 08:10

Award Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Companies House, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract under the title "Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on collection agency services and legal advisory and representation services. The contract, aimed at supporting debt collection activity from ECCTA-related penalties, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6226 Lot 6. The contracting process reached the award stage with the award being published on 24th June 2026, with a total contract value of £1,800,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 18th July 2025 and will conclude on 17th July 2027, covering delivery to various areas including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in debt collection and legal services, providing a platform for business growth due to its substantial contract value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, especially those capable of supplying legal services and debt recovery expertise. Businesses operating in or having the capacity to serve multiple regions including Europe, the Channel Islands, and the Rest of the World will find the geographic reach of this contract advantageous. With the contract awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which is a large entity, interested SMEs can aspire to leverage similar opportunities by enhancing niche service capabilities and aligning with frameworks like the CCS.

How relevant is this notice?

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
ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf7efa1-2f93-47f9-aea5-9f779c16420b
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2027 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f-2026-06-24T09:10:51+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-24T09:10:51+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0014300D3z000002KGVVEA4",
        "title": "Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT",
        "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",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79940000",
            "description": "Collection agency services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "79110000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Legal advisory and representation services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CF14 3UZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "CF14 3UZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-04-10T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-07-17T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-320475",
            "name": "Companies House",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Companies House"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Crown Way",
                "locality": "CARDIFF",
                "postalCode": "CF14 3UZ",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial Delivery Team",
                "email": "commercial@companieshouse.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-322710",
            "name": "Shakespeare Martineau LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Shakespeare Martineau LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "No 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham, B4 6AA B4 6AA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-320475",
        "name": "Companies House"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-08-04T15:34:09+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-322710",
                    "name": "Shakespeare Martineau LLP"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-07-17T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42cac1e-8f9f-4472-b182-b7eb0557a5f7",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-04T15:34:09+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "CH-1681-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-FINAL Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7d87b40-0bb6-4a89-aad3-13aae40a3917",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f-2",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-24T09:10:51+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1800000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-322710",
                    "name": "Shakespeare Martineau LLP"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-07-17T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf7efa1-2f93-47f9-aea5-9f779c16420b",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-24T09:10:51+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "4",
                    "description": "CH-1681-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-FINAL Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01834eb0-86c4-4616-84d4-a3699a895c34",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}