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TCUS0619 Enforcement Agency Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

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11 Oct 2024 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for "TCUS0619 Enforcement Agency Services" under the industry category of Collection Agency Services (CPV 79940000). The contract, valued at £4,000,000, covers multiple debt enforcement areas, including council tax, business rates, parking penalty charge notices, and more, and is designated for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a restricted procedure and commenced on 1st October 2019, with the contract running from 24th October 2019 to 24th April 2025. The procurement method was selective, and the successful award was given to Marston Holdings, an experienced provider of high-volume enforcement services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt collection and enforcement services to expand their operations within the public sector. Ideal participants include companies with a proven track record in handling various debt types, including council tax and commercial rent arrears, and those capable of providing comprehensive court-related services. Moreover, the scope for participating SMEs could be advantageous, fostering growth and collaboration with local governmental authorities. Marston Holdings' ongoing involvement highlights the potential for substantial, long-term contracts in the enforcement sector.

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Notice Title

TCUS0619 Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

Torbay Council is looking to work in collaboration with a single experienced and accredited Provider of Enforcement Agency Services to improve collection rates across the following debt areas: 1 Lot 1 * Council Tax * Business Rates and Business Improvement District Debts (BIDS) * Parking Penalty Charge Notices * Sundry Debts and Housing Benefit Overpayments * Commercial Rent Arrears * Execution of Arrest Warrants 2 Lot 2 The Council is also looking for a Provider of Enforcement Agency Services to undertake County Court and High Court work across multiple debt types, and provide High Court Sheriff Services. This may include processing a debt from the issue of pre-proceedings documentation through to enforcing judgement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ce63a1-14fe-4169-8f32-0f488584ca88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2019 - 24 Apr 2025 Over 5 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSTON HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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