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Debt Recovery Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed a selective procurement process for debt recovery services, designed to support the university's Credit Control Finance service. This contract, worth £492,000, falls under the "Collection agency services" industry category (CPV code 79940000) and involves a contract period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. The procurement method involved a call-off from the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Framework Agreement for Debt Recovery Services Lot 1, targeting student-focused recovery services. Based in Sunderland, with postal code SR1 3SD, the official award was made on 21 February 2025, with the award notice published on the same date.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those experienced in the educational sector. The awarded contractor, STA International Limited, signifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, given its profile and capabilities. Participating in such framework agreements can provide substantial and steady business, bolstering reputation and experience within the public sector. Businesses adept in providing efficient and effective collection services, especially with a focus on student debt recovery, are likely to find similar tenders beneficial for their growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

Debt Recovery Services the University of Sunderland's Credit Control Finance service via direct award: LUPC Framework Agreement for Debt Recovery Services Lot 1, Student Focused FindaTender Ref:2023/S 000-019203

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49c915fb-dce7-4ffa-b8bc-c583b3c3dd41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be0fb16-daca-4227-b4ad-f59502198b59
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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