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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2024 at 09:31

Tender

15 May 2024 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments. The agreement, classified under "Land management services" and "Bailiff services," is categorised as a services procurement within the CPV code 70332100. The contract, worth £720,000, will span four years, commencing on 1st September 2024 and involves conducting site visits, welfare assessments, serving legal documents, and managing evictions. The open procurement method ensured that the process was accessible to numerous potential suppliers, resulting in the selection of Enforcement Bailiffs Ltd T/A Quality Bailiffs and Equita Limited as suppliers. The framework agreement aims to address unauthorised encampments in the UKG31 region, under the Council's protocols involving West Midlands Police.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in enforcement services to collaborate with Birmingham City Council and contribute to maintaining public order. The framework structure allows for multiple suppliers, enhancing competitive business prospects and service diversity. Companies involved in land management, enforcement, and legal services will find this contractual opportunity particularly beneficial for growth, given the comprehensive scope that includes site assessments, legal documentation, and physical evictions. The selection criteria focusing on quality, social value, and pricing ensure that suppliers delivering high standards at competitive costs will thrive in this long-term contractual arrangement.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised EncampmentsThere is a requirement to:* Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork.* Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit.* Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council.* Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised EncampmentsThere is a requirement to:* Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork.* Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit.* Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council.* Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. This is effectively a formal eviction under common law or statute or Court Order and may require vehicle(s) to tow caravans, etc. from the site to a nearby road. All evictions are undertaken with WMP present to ensure there is no breach of the peace.* Obtaining relevant information to enable identification of members of the encampment to enable the Council to take further legal action where appropriate. Relevant information may include Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage.* To provide for the removal of unauthorised encampments from Council land in line with the joint protocol between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands PoliceThe Framework Agreement will be awarded up to 3 supplier(s) The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) commencing 1st September 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038539-2024
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

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

75242110 - Bailiff services

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ENFORCEMENT BAILIFFS LTD T/A QUALITY BAILIFFS

EQUITA

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