Award

Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2024 at 08:39

Tender

08 Nov 2023 at 11:23

TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2023 at 07:39

Tender

01 Jun 2023 at 11:14

Planning

20 Jun 2022 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a public procurement process for the "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)" project, anticipated to operate across all Crown Courts in England and Wales. This procurement is categorised in the law-courts-related administrative services industry, with specific classification under CPV code 75231100 and additional classification for bailiff services under CPV code 75242110. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with full tenders due by 19th December 2023. The open procedure is being utilised for this service-oriented procurement, aimed at providing national debt collection and enforcement services for defendants in receipt of legal aid. The contract's total estimated value is £14,000,000, with an original duration of 48 months and an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement process is being managed via the Ministry of Justice's eSourcing Portal.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in debt collection, legal enforcement, and administrative services related to the court system. Companies that offer comprehensive debt management solutions, possess robust digital systems for portfolio management, and can adhere to government standards, including Cyber Essentials Plus certification, are well-positioned to compete. The Ministry of Justice requires suppliers to manage national debt collection effectively and ensure compliance with legal aid means testing requirements. This contract represents a substantial opportunity due to its scale, duration, and the potential for extension, making it highly attractive for experienced and large-scale debt collection agencies.

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Notice Title

Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)

Notice Description

The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in Crown Court. The services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the delivery of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) - Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in Crown Court. The services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales.

Renewal: The original contract duration will be 48 months with a potential to extend for a maximum of a further 24 months. The estimated value given above includes the optional renewal period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025357-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Becky Hazel
Contact Email
joanne.shakespeare@justice.gov.uk, sophie.watkinson@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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