Award

Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2019 at 14:19

Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2018 at 10:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool." Classified under financial management consultancy services, this procurement is located in Blackpool, United Kingdom. It is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 8th January 2019, with a contract period set to commence on 1st February 2019 and run until 31st January 2023. The contract value is £185,000, with a minimum value of £120,000, following an open tender process that concluded on 12th December 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in financial management and direct debit services. Companies that can offer bespoke solutions for direct debit collection are well-suited to compete in this space, especially considering the need to enhance revenue streams for Sport Blackpool. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should particularly consider this procurement, as they are encouraged to participate in the tendering process, thereby facilitating growth and expansion within this service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool

Notice Description

This Specification sets out the Council's requirements in respect of the procurement of a contract for direct debit collection and management. Sport Blackpool (SB) currently have 5,349 active direct debits totalling PS123,702 (Aug 18) of which PS71,604 (Aug 18) health & fitness subscriptions are collected monthly via direct debit. A further PS52,098 (Aug 18) is collected via swimming lessons (Learn2Swim), Active Blackpool (GP Referrals), NICAS (climbing lessons) & water sports (Paddlepower). Currently these direct debits are collected inhouse by the SB administration team. It is anticipated that the procurement of an external, bespoke direct debit collection agency will increase revenue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99077fb4-7385-4934-93ca-e6e4d5b2b3e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d7da82-bd90-4cc2-9843-ba1002639e13
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

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

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Gordon
Contact Email
sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478373

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED

Further Information

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