Tender

Recovery of parking fine debt & bus lane fine debt

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Aug 2024 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring enforcement agency services for the recovery of parking fine debt and bus lane fine debt. The contract, set to commence in early 2025, will operate as a concession with fees collected by the enforcement agencies from the debtors. This procurement falls under the "Bailiff services" category, with the main industry category being "services". Notably, the current contract is set to expire in early January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are to be made by 9th September 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for 2nd September 2024. The location of the service delivery is Warrington, identified by the region UKD61. Key award criteria include quality aspects such as training of enforcement officers, debt recovery processes, and social value considerations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enforcement agencies specialising in debt recovery services. Companies skilled in efficient debt recovery processes, training of enforcement officers, and handling of persistent evaders would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that have robust IT systems, strong complaint handling procedures, and a commitment to social value could find this tender particularly attractive. Warrington Borough Council is looking to award contracts to two enforcement agencies, making this a lucrative opportunity for capable businesses to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recovery of parking fine debt & bus lane fine debt

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council requires two enforcement agency for a new contract commencing early 2025. Due to the nature of the business the service will operate as a concession with fees set by central government being paid from the debtor to the agency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The current contract is due to expire early January 2025 and WBC wishes to award a contract to two enforcement agencies to collect parking fine debt and bus lane debt on its behalf. Due to the nature of the service it will operate as a concession and the agencies will collect their fees from the debtor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024159-2024
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kathy Lang
Contact Email
klang@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925443908

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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