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Direct Award for Debt Recovery Services under Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused)

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for debt recovery services, awarding a significant direct contract to STA International Limited. This award falls under the Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, specifically for Lot 1 - Debt Recovery focused on students, with the procurement facilitated via a selective call-off method from an existing framework. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, and covers collection agency services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is approximately GBP 600,000, which includes one potential extension period.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in collection agency services. Businesses that specialise in debt recovery, especially those familiar with academic settings or student-related services, could find this opportunity profitable. SMEs with innovative solutions or established reputations in debt management stand to benefit greatly by entering contracts like these, which promise long-term engagement with respected institutions. This procurement highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and showcases the ability for smaller organisations to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for Debt Recovery Services under Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused)

Notice Description

University of Chester has made a direct award to STA International Limited for the provision of the Debt Recovery Services under the LUPC - Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused). This direct award follows our review of the LUPC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up to cover the whole of the potential contract period and the contract dates include one potential extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105748d3-f098-43fe-9832-2c7659b85a3a
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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