Award

Enforcement Agency Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2021 at 08:18

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is in the process of awarding a framework for Enforcement Agency Services, aimed at securing up to three organisations to manage various debts including parking fines and council tax. This procurement falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract expected to run from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2025. The initial tender period closed on 18th June 2021, having been officially published on 4th June 2021. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in agency services, particularly those with expertise in debt collection and management. Businesses that can effectively navigate the nuances of local government contracts, provide comprehensive enforcement solutions, and demonstrate a track record of success in similar sectors will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Sunderland City Council could lead to continued partnerships in managing various financial administration services over the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to award a framework of a maximum of three organisations to provide Enforcement Agency services in respect of parking debts, council tax, non domestic rates, business improvement, business levy, the service of documents and any such other debts as and when the Council requires.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdec100a-a248-4e77-a786-f891f67619f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5102bc62-dd2f-4a57-aa0e-83b8a32b31f3
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7SN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CDER GROUP

EQUITA

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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