Tender

Debt Recovery Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Nov 2023 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender process for Debt Recovery Services, involving the collection of sundry debts, parking fines, and rent debts. The services required include Debt Collection Agencies, High Court Enforcement Officers, and Tracing services. The contract value is £1,113,000, and the contract period runs from March 16, 2024, to March 15, 2028. The tender deadline is January 26, 2024. The procurement method is selective, and the submission can be electronic or written.

This tender by Sheffield City Council provides opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering debt collection, enforcement, tracing, and process serving services. Companies experienced in Justice services, Public security, legal services, and investigation and security services would be well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance for growth and collaboration with the Council in delivering essential services to manage outstanding debts efficiently.

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Notice Title

Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

The Council has an ongoing requirement for the services of Debt Collection Agencies (DCA), High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO), Enforcement Agents (EA), Tracing and Process Serving Facilities. This suite of services provides Debt collection, Enforcement services, High Court enforcement and Tracing services to ICAM (Income Collection and Management Team) who manage the collection of sundry debt (including housing benefits overpayments) and Parking Fines for the Council. The contract is also currently used by Income Management Team and Financial Inclusion within the Housing Service for collection of outstanding rent debt. The process serving element of the contract is used by the Council's Legal department.

Lot Information

Debt Recovery Services

The Council has an ongoing requirement for the services of Debt Collection Agencies (DCA), High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO), Enforcement Agents (EA), Tracing and Process Serving Facilities. This suite of services provides Debt collection, Enforcement services, High Court enforcement and Tracing services to ICAM (Income Collection and Management Team) who manage the collection of sundry debt (including housing benefits overpayments) and Parking Fines for the Council. The contract is also currently used by Income Management Team and Financial Inclusion within the Housing Service for collection of outstanding rent debt. The process serving element of the contract is used by the Council's Legal department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041cbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

79100000 - Legal services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,113,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,113,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Dent
Contact Email
tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053646

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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