Award

Enforcement Agency Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 11:34

Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of enforcement agency services, specifically tailored for the collection of various types of debt, predominantly parking penalty charge notices. Situated in the East Midlands, England, the Council sought services from agents who could operate throughout England and Wales. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure and has now progressed to the award stage, with contracts being signed on July 15, 2024. The framework agreement is valued at £700,000 and has been awarded to CDER Group Ltd, Jacobs Enforcement Ltd, and Marston (Holdings) Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of parking enforcement services (CPV code: 98351110).

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and parking enforcement. It is particularly relevant for large and medium-sized enforcement agencies that are capable of providing high-quality service and can attend addresses across England and Wales. With a framework agreement in place, successful suppliers have the potential to gain a stable stream of work from a reputable regional authority, enhancing their portfolio and extending their service reach within the public sector. The emphasis on compliance and effective debt recovery methods presents an advantageous opportunity for firms that excel in these areas.

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Notice Title

Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

The Council has awarded a framework agreement for enforcement agents for the collection of debt for LCC only. The Council intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to reduce the costs of collection and ensure a high quality Enforcement Agent service is provided. The successful Service Provider(s) will be required to attend any address in England and Wales. The Provider(s) will be required to work in relation to the requirements outlined in this Specification. The majority of debt collection cases will be compliance and enforcement relating to recovery of Parking Penalty Charge Notices Debt, and any such other debts as and when the Council requires.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has awarded a framework agreement for enforcement agents for the collection of debt for LCC only. The Council intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to reduce the costs of collection and ensure a high quality Enforcement Agent service is provided. The successful Service Provider(s) will be required to attend any address in England and Wales. The Provider(s) will be required to work in relation to the requirements outlined in this Specification. The majority of debt collection cases will be compliance and enforcement relating to recovery of Parking Penalty Charge Notices Debt, and any such other debts as and when the Council requires

Renewal: This Framework is for an initial term of 12 months with option to extend for a further 3 years to be taken in 6 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04538f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026457-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Rajwinder Bhola
Contact Email
rajwinder.bhola@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057479

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CDER GROUP

JACOBS ENFORCEMENT

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

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