Tender

Debt Management Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a procurement process for "Debt Management Services" under the open procedure, which is set to benefit various UK public sector bodies. This contract, valued at an estimated £25 million, will cover five specific categories, including Analytics, Collection, Litigation and Enforcement Services, alongside Non-Mandatory and Other Services. The tender period concludes on 22 April 2020, and the contract itself will commence on 18 May 2020, lasting until 17 November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal, financial, and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in debt management and related ICT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework is designed to be accessible for them. Compliance with the mandatory Cyber Essentials scheme is required for participation, ensuring that bidders can securely manage personal data and meet the government’s cybersecurity standards.

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Notice Title

Debt Management Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the authority intends to put in place a Pan Public Sector agreement for the provision of debt management services to be utilised by all UK Public Sector Bodies. The Debt Management Services to be provided are grouped under one lot which is divided into five (5) categories of Services. These are summarised as follows: * Analytics Services * Collection Services * Litigation and Enforcement Services * Non-Mandatory Services; and * Other Services Additional information: The value provided is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework. As part of this Contract Award Notice the documents are provided: 1) Contract Notice transparency information for the agreement; 2) Contract Notice authorised customer list; 3) Rights reserved for CCS Framework. CCS considers the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 will not apply at framework level. We encourage bidders to take their own advice on whether TUPE is likely to apply, in particular circumstances of the call-off contract, and carry out due diligence accordingly. On 2/4/2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet.To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b61b07e-a69e-4add-a820-445c254514d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/749070b2-336e-41e8-a147-27cc765b64d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79100000 - Legal services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79500000 - Office-support services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79940000 - Collection agency services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 17 Nov 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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