Tender

EBBC - Enforcement Agency Services

EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Aug 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Eastbourne Borough Council is seeking partners for collection agency services to replace expiring contracts in November and December 2023. The procurement involves delivering services for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, and other debts. The tender, titled "EBBC - Enforcement Agency Services," has a total value of £2,000,000 and is in the Open Procedure stage. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2023, with the bid opening on the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the collection agency services sector to compete for contracts with the Council. Companies offering debt collection services and related financial solutions would be well-suited to participate. Interested parties must ensure compliance with the specified submission method and the procurement process details outlined in the tender documentation. The tender is accessible via the Eastbourne Borough Council's website for further information and submission guidelines.

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Notice Title

EBBC - Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council currently have two suppliers for collecting Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefit Overpayments for which both contracts are due to expire in November and December 2023. We are now seeking two suitable partners for the above services to build on the improvements already established. The Council wishes to appoint a Contractor that is able to deliver a value for money service for the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Commercial Rent arrears, Garage Rents and Parking (off street) debts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023755-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James White
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Upperton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

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