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631/2017CED Debt Collection Agency Services for Sundry Debts

CROYDON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Nov 2017 at 12:09

Tender

27 Jun 2017 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking tenders for the "631/2017CED Debt Collection Agency Services for Sundry Debts." This contract, which falls under the industry category of Bailiff Services and Collection Agency Services, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 27 June 2017. The deadline for submission of tenders was set for 12:00 noon on 26 July 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2017. The value of the contract is £52,000 and may be awarded to the three highest-scoring tenderers from the evaluation process. The initial term is two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in debt collection services. Businesses that can comply with the London Living Wage and demonstrate capability in managing sundry debt collection are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the Council encourages participation from SMEs as part of its sustainability policy, making this a viable opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

631/2017CED Debt Collection Agency Services for Sundry Debts

Notice Description

The London Borough of Croydon (the "Council") is inviting tenders from suitable Debt Collection Agency Service Providers for its Sundry Debt Collection (the "Services"). The Council is seeking to award the Contract to the three highest scoring Tenderers following tender evaluations The full scope of the contract requirements are provided in the Service Specification, which forms part of the Tender Documents referred to in Section 1 of this Invitation to Tender and Instructions for Tendering. The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be guaranteed or warranted by the Council. It is anticipated the contract would commence in September 2017. The initial term of the contract is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month instalments. A separate procurement exercise would shortly commence to appoint Enforcement Agency providers onto a framework for the collection of traffic and parking fines as well as council tax and business rates. Interested Suppliers can also submit bid(s) for that opportunity when it goes live. The Council requires the successful Service Providers to comply with the London Living Wage. All potential suppliers are advised to read the supporting documents listed on the London Tenders portal, prior to responding to the invitation to tender. How to register your interest If you wish to register an interest in this contract, please follow the steps below: * Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm. * Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password * Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant contract: 631/2017CED - Debt Collection Agency for Sundry Debts * Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documentation. Deadlines * The deadline for returning your tender is: 12:00:00 noon on 26 July 2017. * The completed tenders may be submitted any time before the closing deadline. * Late applications will not be accepted Additional information * In keeping with Croydon's commitment to sustainability, please DO NOT include any publicity material with your submissions. * Croydon Council actively seeks to use small to medium enterprises (SME) as part of its sustainability policy. * Please include the contract number of this process when communicating with the Council. * Please direct any communication about this procurement via the www.londontenders.org portal. * The Council reserves the right to hold clarification interviews/site visits with leading bidders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9556c90f-e464-4322-8810-89f2994633bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7738543c-b148-44cd-9d5e-a1cf4b17f9b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 4-5 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EQUITA

PS&P

WHYTE

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