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Insolvency Practitioner Services

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2020 at 13:17

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2019 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has initiated a procurement process for the title "Insolvency Practitioner Services," primarily focusing on the provision of legal services to recover various debts including Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates. This opportunity falls under the financial and insurance services industry category, with a contract period commencing on 20th February 2020 and concluding on 19th February 2023. The value of the contract is estimated at £4,200,000, with a minimum value of £300,000. The tender period closed on 11th November 2019, and it was awarded on 18th February 2020. The procurement method applied is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive insolvency solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender indicates suitability for them. Companies with expertise in recovering debts, managing bankruptcy petitions, and offering legal advice would find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to contribute to the Council's aims while potentially securing a valuable long-term partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insolvency Practitioner Services

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to appoint an Insolvency Practitioner to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debt. This will enable the Council to maximise its income through the issuing of the following: * Letters before action * Statutory Demands * Bankruptcy Petitions in relation to individuals or estates * Applications to annul bankruptcy order * Appeal of District Judge's decisions * Commencement of winding up proceedings * Charging Orders * Any none standard recovery action that may be required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc3fcd0-fad0-423f-b762-80060dfc9c97
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2020 - 19 Feb 2023 3-4 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
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKIN CHAPMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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