Award

TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 13:25

Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services" was awarded by Manchester City Council, located in Manchester, England. The procurement process, classified under Bailiff services (CPV: 75242110), involves delivering services across the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, follows an open procedure and comprises two lots: Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) enforcement, and Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 22nd May 2025. The contract period starts on 19th May 2025 and will conclude on 18th May 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in enforcement and debt recovery services, including SMEs and VCSEs. The framework allows companies specialising in these areas to expand their service footprint in the UK. With multiple lots available, entities both large and small can engage with specific areas such as tax, parking, or traffic enforcement, thereby tailoring their bids to their strengths and expanding their operational capabilities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services

Notice Description

The provision of an Enforcement Agents (Bailiff) and Debt Recovery Service. The framework is split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) Lot 2 Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including the standard selection questionnaire, via the online portal by 11 am on 2nd October 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b88289aa-ec72-4a69-8747-990b8a8f0a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf22012-3e5c-4630-b30e-2cb2176190c6
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, VCSE
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2027 1-2 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BRISTOW & SUTOR

CDER GROUP

EQUITA

JACOBS ENFORCEMENT LTD, TRADING AS JACOBS

MARSTON HOLDINGS

NEWLYN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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