Award

PP18001 - Enforcement Agents

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2019 at 15:17

Tender

20 Jun 2018 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "PP18001 - Enforcement Agents," intended to serve Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council, and itself. This contract focuses on the provision of certified debt recovery services to manage the collection of various debts, including Council Tax and Penalty Charge Notices, over a contract period from December 1, 2018, to November 30, 2021. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 75242110 for Bailiff services, is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on July 20, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in debt recovery and enforcement services, particularly those that specialise in municipalities and local authority contracts. Companies with proven experience in working with similar councils will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement involves multiple lots, allowing suppliers to opt for specific areas of service, enhancing avenues for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enter the market and foster growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

PP18001 - Enforcement Agents

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. The Authorities require certificated debt recovery companies (Enforcement Agents) to undertake the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, BIDs, County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Sundry Debts and Penalty Charge Notices (PCN's). The companies selected must have the proven capacity and demonstrate that they have similar experience with other Metropolitan or Unitary Councils similar in characteristics to The Authorities that will be party to this contract. This procurement is split into Lots as follows: * Lot 1 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments * Lot 2 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Penalty Charge Notices * Lot 3 - Second referral Enforcement Agent Collection Service for unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates Lot 1 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments The Authorities require a contract for the collection of unpaid collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to at least two companies as the primary providers. The current contract is due to end 30 November 2018. City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Lot 2 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Penalty Charge Notices The Authorities require a contract for the collection of unpaid PCN's. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to two companies. The current contract expires 30 November 2018. City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Lot 3 - Second Referral Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates The Authorities require a contract for second referral collection of unpaid collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to up to two companies as secondary providers. Additional information: Tenderers must allow sufficient time to upload all documents for their submisison.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9beff1a3-2902-4fa5-818c-9654279aa38e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba286449-8dce-4264-8a3c-69fe076783ec
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 3-4 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Prince
Contact Email
jessica.prince@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902556556

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRISTOW & SUTOR

JACOBS

NEWLYN

RUNDLE

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