Award

Trace and Process Serve

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

25 Nov 2024 at 16:37

Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2024 at 14:36

Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has completed the procurement process for Trace and Process Serve services. The procurement falls under the Administration, Defence, and Social Security Services industry category and covers services provided within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award update phase, with the contract awarded on 21 November 2024, and the contract period starting on 18 December 2024 and ending on 18 December 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), with an initial tender period ending on 20 September 2024. The contract value is set at £1,500,000 GBP. Key contacts include Elizabeth Sampson at The Insolvency Service, headquartered in Stratford, England, and the supplier for this contract is Controlaccount Ltd, located in Worcestershire, England. The award was formally published on 25 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in tracing and process serving, particularly those with experience in managing complex administrative services both domestically and internationally. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage with such opportunities given the explicit suitability guidelines. Controlaccount Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, was selected as the supplier, indicating a preference for companies with robust infrastructure and capacity to handle large-scale mandates. Businesses with a focus on administrative services and the capability to operate on a national and international level would find this procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trace and Process Serve

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service, wishes to procure the provision of Trace and Process Serve services. The Authority requires "tracing agents" to assist with contacting directors and bankrupts, and in certain cases "process serve" identified subjects both nationally across the UK, and Internationally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf0295ef-fd53-47e0-86ba-bd7c700a7553
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061155a5-e4d9-4491-9c7a-998cd3ce96b1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2027 3-4 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROLACCOUNT

Further Information

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