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Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Services

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for "Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Services," classified under the industry category of collection agency services (CPV: 79940000). This procurement, valued at £50,000, follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly around the postal code PO19 1RQ. The contract, awarded to JUDGE & PRIESTLY LLP, a supplier identified as an SME, is set to run from 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2027. The award was made on 21 January 2026, and the contract notice was published on 15 June 2026. The procurement stage is now complete.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those dealing with adult social care. While the contract has been awarded, similar future tenders could be attractive to SMEs with expertise in providing efficient, compliant debt collection solutions within the public sector framework agreements. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish a foothold in the public sector market and potentially lead to further collaborations with governmental entities like West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c103450e-2788-4bd5-87ff-6c5f6456abfb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUDGE & PRIESTLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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