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Approved Enforcement Agencies - London

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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08 Apr 2020 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for "Approved Enforcement Agencies - London", with the industry category focused on bailiff services identified by CPV code 75242110. This contract, with a total value of £40,292,768, was awarded to JBW Group Limited and involves the execution of Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest in London, United Kingdom. The open procurement process was conducted as an open procedure above threshold, with the contract period starting on 24th January 2020 and extending until 28th February 2029. This update as of 14th November 2025, indicates that the contract is currently active and operational, signifying the completion stage of the procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in enforcement and legal services, particularly those accustomed to handling sensitive operations such as warrant executions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting an inclusive approach to procurement that encourages smaller and socially-focused companies to compete and potentially expand their market presence within governmental contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing legal enforcement services or those looking to broaden their portfolio in public sector offerings would find this procurement particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

Approved Enforcement Agencies - London

Notice Description

HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs execute Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cada656-b352-455e-9803-9241ac5cd0e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b5609bf-b700-4c18-9b26-f410f3f220ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,292,768 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,292,768 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2029 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JBW GROUP

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