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HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 2

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:08

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:04

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07 Jul 2021 at 10:29

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04 May 2021 at 15:47

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10 Jun 2020 at 14:56

Award

10 Jun 2020 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 2" contract, with an award update as of 14th November 2025. This contract, valued at £47,407,661, falls under the "Justice services" category, specifically focusing on "Bailiff services." The contracting process utilised an open procedure method and was originally set to conclude on the 5th of August 2019. The contract term extends from 24th January 2020 to 28th February 2029, encompassing various regions in the United Kingdom, particularly the South East of England. JBW Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been contracted as the supplier.

Engagement in this procurement process offers significant opportunities for SMEs involved in enforcement and justice services, particularly those equipped to handle Warrants of Control and Arrest. The contract's structure allows for an additional income stream through the collection of fines, with recovery fees being charged to defaulters. Businesses with expertise in legal enforcement services and a robust operational presence in the UK, especially those with the capacity to step in where civilian enforcement officers cannot, would find this contract highly suitable for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 2

Notice Description

HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs are predominately used to execute Warrants of Control but the current contract also allows them to execute Warrants of Arrest. Contracts need to be re-procured to secure continuity of approved enforcement services to enable collection of financial impositions. The monies collected by AEAs on behalf of HMCTS from defaulters provides significant income for the Department. Warrants of Control (WoC) are issued for purpose of levying goods to satisfy a fine ordered by a court - The AEAs collect the fines on behalf of HMCTS and are able to charge a recovery fee (set out in statute) directly from the defaulter, so there are no costs to HMCTS. Warrants of Arrest (WoA) are issued when a person has defaulted on payment of their court fine - The AEAs execute these on behalf of HMCTS and are paid a fixed fee. HMCTS uses this service in areas where it does not have the capacity to send Civilian Enforcement Officers (CEOs). The contract extension includes a 2 year extension as advertised, and a further 18 months extension. The total contract value remains below the original advertised value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91c3a215-b3eb-427e-a956-fc124fed0788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb285465-8d21-4acc-96cd-7f327ef0c1da
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,407,661 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,407,661 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2029 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Additional Buyers

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JBW GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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