This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2018 at 21:18

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Provision of External Debt Recovery Services" is conducted by Leeds City Council, focusing on administration, defence, and social security services. The tender is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £250,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows various suppliers to participate in the bidding process. The contract period runs from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2021, and key contact details can be found through Rachael Grimes at the council's office in Leeds, England. The deadline for tender submissions was on 27th January 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer debt recovery and financial services. Companies with expertise in managing unpaid debts, such as those focusing on social responsibility or providing public security and law services, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could allow successful bidders to expand their client base and strengthen their reputations within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of External Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

2.2 The Contractor is required to undertake the collection of unpaid sundry debt, housing benefit overpayments, former tenant arrears, leasehold charges and a minimal value of other debt type that may be identified by the Council over the period of the contract e.g. former commercial and market rent arrears and residual council tax.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-206dcb72-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6ee42f-f01c-45e0-b46d-067bfbac76c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75242100 - Public-order services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 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
Leeds City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3DL
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Debt Managers (Services) Ltd

Dukes Limited

Rossendales Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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