Tender

Enforcement Agents

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

26 Oct 2018 at 13:37

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

26 Oct 2018 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is seeking to award a contract for two enforcement agents to assist in the collection of various debts, including Council Tax and Business Rates, estimated at £14.33 million annually. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the tender period concluding on 1st November 2018. The total contract value is projected to be £71.5 million, with a contract duration of three years and potential extensions of up to two additional years. This open procurement method has been classified under bailiff services and is targeted to address financial compliance in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in debt collection and enforcement services. Businesses that have experience with government contracts and can operate effectively in the public sector would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The substantial value and scope of work make it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement, especially those capable of managing large volumes of debt collection efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Agents

Notice Description

Cornwall Council intents to award a contract for two enforcement agents to collect monies due in order to fulfill its statutory duty to efficiently maximise the collection and associated income of Council Tax, Business Rates, Sundry debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Enforcement penalties.Cornwall Council intents to award a contract for two enforcement agents between which all debts with be evenly split.Total debts passed onto enforcement agents are estimated at PS14.33m per year split across council tax, NNDR, housing benefit over payments, sundry debts, car parking charges and rents. The contract period will be 3 years plus two possible extensions of 1 year each. Tender documents can be accessed via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68d87f3d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b30c6be-3739-411d-8be1-f5583a4dea6e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2018 - 3 Nov 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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