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Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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13 Sep 2024 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is overseeing a public procurement contract titled "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)" under the Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) programme for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). This initiative focuses on providing national debt collection and enforcement services for legal aid recipients in Crown Court cases across England and Wales. The procurement process follows an open procedure, seeking bids from suitable service providers. The initial contract was published on 8 November 2023, with the tender period ending on 19 December 2023. The overall contract value is expected to reach £14,000,000, with the service period commencing on 3 February 2025 and concluding on 2 February 2029. Key regions for service delivery include North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in debt collection and enforcement services, particularly those compliant with government standards on data handling and security, including Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Given the national scope and the long-term engagement, it is particularly advantageous for medium-sized enterprises with experience in law-courts-related administrative services and bailiff operations. The dynamic nature of the legal aid means test policy, due to anticipated review changes, further provides opportunities for businesses adept at system integration and process adaptations. This tender is ideal for companies looking to expand their governmental service portfolios, offering a substantial financial growth opportunity over the 48-month period, with an optional 24-month extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) - Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in the Crown Court. The services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales. The supplier will be responsible for the collection and enforcement of Legal Aid Contributions which requires case management, collection, enforcement and refund of monies where appropriate. The Supplier must keep individuals fully engaged throughout the lifetime of the debt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86617a18-74c0-4d5d-a1c2-51184794486d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2636e3-e808-4844-a312-5cb2aa35eef1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANTIS CREDIT

Further Information

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