Tender

Debt Recovery Services

BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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30 Sep 2024 at 10:13

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23 Sep 2024 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bernicia Group is seeking a Recovery Agent for Debt Recovery Services, focusing on the recovery of former tenant arrears and sundry debts. This procurement process, classified under financial and insurance services, is currently in the tender stage. The open procurement method aims to appoint one or more agents for a minimum term of 12 months, with an optional extension of up to 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis. The procurement process is active, and the tender period concludes on 15 October 2024 at 17:00 BST. The contract is set to start on 1 November 2024 and end on 31 October 2025. The location for service delivery is North East England, specifically Ashington, Northumberland, with the postal code NE63 0XF.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in debt recovery services, especially those compliant with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the process's defined suitability criteria. The open procedure below the threshold ensures fair competition, making it an excellent opportunity for firms with relevant experience and the necessary licences to recover debts on behalf of other organisations. Interested parties can access all tender documentation through Bernicia's e-procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking to appoint a Recovery Agent for the provision of the recovery of former tenant arrears and sundry debts. The Recovery Agent should provide debt recovery services for Bernicia in accordance with all relevant laws and legal obligations as set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and to the satisfaction of Bernicia. The FCA code of practice will be followed at all times by the debt recovery agent. Recovery Agents must have a licence to allow them to recover debts from debtors on behalf of other organisations. Bidders will be required to provide all the services outlined within this tender document fully and whilst our intention is to award to one bidder, Bernicia do however reserve the right to award to more than one bidder as per the details outlined within this document. This opportunity is being offered with a minimum term of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12 + 12 basis. Additional information: All interested parties are able to access all tender documentation from our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home Alternatively you can contact Bernicia's Procurement Team at procurement@bernicia.com Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62a2323f-16e8-4948-a244-7d09568cd3bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a61bd22a-ac84-4031-b060-db21cdd18c98
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHUMBERLAND
Postcode
NE63 0XF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Seaton with Newbiggin West
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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