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068-PCR-25 Debt Recovery Services for Anglia Revenues Partnerships (ARP) - AWARD

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Breckland District Council as the buying organisation, seeking debt recovery services for the Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP). The award stage of the procurement is complete, with Hambury Tilmond Ltd selected as the successful supplier. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Collection agency services" (CPV 79940000), pertains to various localities, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The contract commences on 29th March 2026 and spans until 29th March 2028, with the potential for up to two years of extension. This procurement is conducted through a concession contract as a further competition aligned with the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation's framework.

The contract for debt recovery services presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in collection agency services. Companies proficient in handling council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, particularly in collaboration with local authorities across multiple regions. Despite its unsuitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a robust infrastructure to manage debt collection across diverse geographic locations will find this a strategic avenue for growth. Engaging with the Anglia Revenues Partnership through this contract can help establish long-term relationships with several district councils, potentially leading to further business development opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

068-PCR-25 Debt Recovery Services for Anglia Revenues Partnerships (ARP) - AWARD

Notice Description

The Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP) is a group of five Local Authorities working together to provide a shared revenues and benefits service to the residents of Breckland Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, East Suffolk Council and West Suffolk Council. The partnership is responsible for the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefit Overpayments for the whole of this area. This Concession's Contract tender is a further competition in accordance with Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation's (YPO) 1200 Enforcement Agency Services. The Contract awarded will be for a duration of two years with an option for an extension for up to an additional two years by way of one-year extensions - 2 years + 1 year + 1 year basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1c6cab5-979d-4fc3-a6cd-af4004a56916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eadb9f6-3581-49aa-b830-37846379bbc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 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
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMBURY TILMOND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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