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Enforcement Agency Services

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2024 at 06:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council has completed the procurement process for "Enforcement Agency Services" in the field of investigation and security services (CPV code: 79700000). This contract covers the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and BID Levy debt, as well as Pre-Compliance letters, arrest warrants, sundry debt, housing benefit overpayment, and commercial rent arrears. The procurement started on 15th March 2024, and the services are set to commence by 1st April 2024, continuing until 31st March 2026 in England. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to GBP 140,000, with Dukes Limited and Rundle & Co Ltd named as the active suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in debt collection and related enforcement services. Companies with proven expertise in handling various forms of public sector debt would find this contract valuable for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence. While the contract was awarded to Dukes Limited and Rundle & Co Ltd, similar businesses should be on the lookout for future opportunities in this sector, given the ongoing need for such critical services by local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

The Authority requires collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and BID Levy debt including the issue of Pre-Compliance letters and the execution of arrest warrants. The authority requires the provider to act as a collection agent for Sundry Debt and Housing Benefit Overpayment debt that may or may not have a county court judgement. The authority requires collection of Commercial Rent Arrears.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b347624-9a7b-4da8-b476-6c816384696c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf1468e-c0a8-40a8-9b7a-42be06e3ce3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE DOCKS
Postcode
GL1 2EQ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DUKES

RUNDLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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