Tender

Enforcement Agent, Debt Collection and Tracing Services

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Mar 2017 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of enforcement agent, debt collection, and tracing services, with the intention of establishing a framework of three service providers. This procurement is classified under "Bailiff services" and pertains to the services required for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Council Tax, Business Rates, and other debts owed to the Council. The tender was published on 15th March 2017, and the submission period ends on 10th April 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and will last until 31st August 2021. The location for the services is the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in enforcement, debt collection, and related services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive debt recovery solutions, including tracing individuals with outstanding debts, are well-positioned to compete. Successful participation in this procurement process could lead to long-term contracts, contributing to the growth and sustainability of firms in the procurement and financial services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Agent, Debt Collection and Tracing Services

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to establish a framework of 3 service providers who are able to provide ALL of the following services on a concession basis - Enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates in respect of Liability Orders obtained by the Council. Enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Penalty Charge Notices in respect of Warrants of Execution obtained by the Council and other Local Authorities with which it has a processing agreement. Debt Collection services for the collection of debts owed to the Council including but not limited to sundry debtors and former tenant arrears (pre and post court action) Tracing services in respect of people with an outstanding debt to the Council who have left their address and not provided the Council with a new or forwarding address

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6b0f5b-faec-4f9b-bc11-62ebc20e2a0b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gill.taylor@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441782236382

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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