Tender

Trace and Process Serve

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service is inviting tenders for the provision of Trace and Process Serve services, falling under the Administration, Defence and Social Security Services industry category. This public procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves tracing agents to assist with contacting directors and bankrupts, as well as process serving identified subjects across the UK and internationally. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 1st January 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, and the award period starting from 21st September 2024. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for interested parties.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tracing and process serving services, both domestically and internationally. Companies with capabilities in nationwide and international tracing, field tracing, and process serving would find this contract particularly well-suited to their skills. The requirement for asset reports and the potential for contract renewal upon expiry present additional business expansion possibilities. With the submission method specified as electronic and detailed information available on the Insolvency Service’s tender portal, this tender provides a clear path for qualified businesses to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Trace and Process Serve

Notice Description

The Insolvency Service, wishes to procure the provision of Trace and Process Serve services. The Authority requires "tracing agents" to assist with contacting directors and bankrupts, and in certain cases "process serve" identified subjects both nationally across the UK, and Internationally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract requires all of the following services within one organisation: * Desk based tracing of subjects Nationwide (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Crown dependencies of Channel Island and Isle of Man). * Field/Physical based tracing where required, Nationwide. * Process serving of identified subjects Nationwide; as part of the standard fixed fee, it is expected that up to three visits may be required - these may be two different addresses within a 10-mile radius of each other, issuing witness statements/affidavit documents as required. * Desk based tracing of subjects International (Whole world). * Process serving of identified subjects internationally; issuing witness statements/affidavit documents as required. * Asset Reports.

Options: Allow for extensions 2 further 12 month periods.

Renewal: Contracted will be renewed upon expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049287
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026649-2024
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

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 3-4 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Elizabeth Sampson
Contact Email
elizabeth.sampson@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003046690

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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