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Debt collection agency, bailiff services, tracing and high court enforcement

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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30 May 2018 at 11:26

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sheffield City Council, which is seeking a contractor for debt collection agency, bailiff services, tracing, and high court enforcement. The contract falls under the financial and insurance services category, specifically targeting the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The project, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage with an active contract awarded on 23rd March 2015, valued at £400,000. The contract period commenced on 24th March 2015 and ran until 23rd March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the debt collection and financial services sectors, particularly those offering specialised services aligned with the needs of public sector organisations. Given the nature of the contract being on a 'no collection - no fee' basis, agencies with a strong track record in effective debt recovery, legal enforcement, or similar services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Large-scale companies and those with substantial experience in public contracts will likely find this tender suitable for expanding their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Debt collection agency, bailiff services, tracing and high court enforcement

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council provides a wide range of sundry debt services, and issues invoices to customers to enable them to pay for these. The Council manages these sundry debts using the Oracle Enterprise One Financial Management System. This contract relates to the utilisation of external Debt Collection Agencies to work with the Council to collect Sundry Debt Arrears and Housing Benefit overpayments. To further clarify the requirements, all debts are within the scope of this tender apart from Local Taxation (Council Tax and Business Rates). This contract will be on a 'no collection - no fee' basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e6da155-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db8bfe94-ac79-461e-9d69-4f86125cfae8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2015 - 23 Mar 2017 2-3 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BRISTOW & SUTOR

DEBT MANAGERS (SERVICES

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

NEWLYN

UK SEARCH

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