Tender

TD2291- Debt Resolution Services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has initiated a procurement process titled "TD2291- Debt Resolution Services" focused on establishing a framework for corporate debt management services. This process is segmented into three lots—Enforcement Services, Litigation Services, and Data Analytics Services—and aims to appoint multiple suppliers for these services. Located in the East Midlands, the procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for participation requests set for 27th January 2026. The framework is intended for use by both Derby City Council and Derby Homes, enhancing financial operations within the local government structure.

This tender provides substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in debt resolution, legal litigation, and data analytics services. With a procurement method defined as an open procedure (above threshold), the opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering innovative debt management solutions. Engaging in this tender could result in forming a vital partnership with a major local authority, offering prospects for longstanding business engagements and future scalability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2291- Debt Resolution Services

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a framework for the Provision of Debt Resolution Services. Although the framework is being established for use by Derby City Council, Derby Homes will also be eligible to make use of this framework should they elect to do so. This framework is being established to provide a Corporate Debt Management Services which include but not limited to: - Service to cover Council Tax and Business Rates, Commercial Rents, Over Paid Housing Benefits - Social Care and Miscellaneous Sundry Debt recovery. - Along with Litigation Service and Data - Analytics (Perennity to Pay) The framework will be divided into three lots, and Suppliers may choose to submit proposals for one or more lots. A minimum of three Suppliers will be appointed for Lot 1, while one Supplier will be appointed for Lot 2 and Lot 3 respectively. * Lot One - Enforcement Services. * Lot Two - Litigation Services. * Lot Three - Data Analytics Services. The Competitive Flexible procedure will be conducted in two stages: Stage One - Initial Stage: This will be the PSQ stage that suppliers complete to be set up on the Central Digital Platform such as their economic and financial standing and their technical / professional ability. The Council will also ask a series of pass/fail questions which bidders have to complete. Only bidders that have passed this stage will be accepted on to Stage Two. Stage Two - Quality and Pricing: Bidders will need to complete a series of quality questions based on how they will carry out the contract and also complete the pricing sheet for their tendered lots. Due to the potential impact of the Local Government Reorganisation this value may rise by 100%. Therefore, Lot two could see a rise of up to PS100,000 and Lot three by an additional PS45,000. These figures are estimations and due to only being in the early stages of the process the Authority cannot give any commitment on these figures but would like to build scope into the Framework should the need arise. Supplier(s) are invited to demonstrate how the addition requirements could be accommodated and to provide indicative pricing for potential future increases in provision. This information will not be scored but will be used to inform forward planning and ensure the framework remains scalable and flexible. The tender will be published on https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ The deadline to request to participate (Stage 1) is the 27th January 2026. Further details can be accessed via the tender document which are available on the above link. Please search for TD2291. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE ONLY COMMENCING STAGE ONE SO NOT ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS STAGE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63585a5e-6f86-4e75-bb33-66100f9d4526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5ebb9e-09df-4bdf-997d-5bef1ed5c54f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

75100000 - Administration services

75242110 - Bailiff services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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