Award

Debt Collection

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2021 at 14:09

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jun 2020 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

City College Plymouth has completed a tender process for debt collection services, categorised under collection agency services. The contract, initiated on 29 June 2020, is set for an initial period of three years with the possibility of two twelve-month extensions, concluding on 29 June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 19 June 2020. The college is based in Plymouth, England, and annually raises approximately 2,600 invoices totalling around £8 million, with potential debts referred up to £150,000 from 40 debtors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the debt collection sector, particularly those capable of providing services in a dynamic academic environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the College has indicated suitability for them. Companies that can efficiently handle diverse collection scenarios and demonstrate a robust approach to client engagement and debt recovery would be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Collection

Notice Description

City College Plymouth is looking to appoint a new debt collection agency. This contract is for the supply of debt collection services to the College for an initial contract period of 3 years with 2 possible twelve month extensions. Annually, the College raises approximately 2600 invoices totalling around PS8million. The value of the total debt referred can be up to PS150,000 from 40 debtors. The College offers no guarantee of any work or any set volume of work throughout the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467d3e3a-0efd-4fee-9e8b-3f228b7fc668
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 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
CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 5QG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACT CREDIT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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