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W116479 Debt Collection Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "W116479 Debt Collection Services" was carried out by the NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, with postal code NE15 8NY. This falls under the Financial and Insurance Services industry category as per CPV classification 66000000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract having been awarded on 11th April 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 25th September 2025 and end on 13th December 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, valued at £4,039,200, is set within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in debt collection. Given that the procurement method was selective and utilised a framework agreement, companies already on the framework with strong capabilities in handling extensive debt portfolios would be ideally positioned to compete. The contract with Sopra Steria Ltd highlights the scale and potential of the commitment needed, paving the way for businesses to expand their market presence within the public sector by providing consistent, efficient debt collection solutions over a multi-year period.

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Notice Title

W116479 Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

Provision of Debt Collection Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ce7d0bd-099e-4446-b326-98e1e715d557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254aecd1-cf03-46db-a91f-ec5ac3263c0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,039,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,039,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 13 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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