Award

Debt Collection Service ITT

KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2020 at 11:03

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 13:25

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Housing Trust is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Debt Collection Service ITT," aimed at sourcing a debt recovery agency. This tender, classified under collection agency services, will deliver services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 24 January 2020, leading to the contract's effective date starting from 1 April 2020 and lasting until 31 March 2022. The total value of the procurement is set at £65,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in debt recovery and financial services. Companies equipped to offer collection agency services within the specified regions are well-positioned to compete for this contract, particularly those with a proven track record in the sector. With the buyer being a well-established authority like Knowsley Housing Trust, successful bidders may also benefit from potential future engagements within similar service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Collection Service ITT

Notice Description

First Ark Group is seeking bids from service providers to participate in a tender for the procurement of a debt recovery agency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecd8e3d7-a601-4370-9410-cc1cf319e63f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79573bf-0225-48ff-9b62-584d1e4291f1
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROLACCOUNT

Further Information

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