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23 Aug 2024 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a tender process managed by the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) for the provision of an arrest warrants execution service across England and Wales. This procurement falls under the 'Law-courts-related administrative services' industry category. The service is expected to start in mid to late 2024 and is structured into two lots: Lot 1 (North) covering Northern England, Midlands, and North Wales, and Lot 2 (South) covering London, the South East, South West, East of England, and South Wales. The total estimated contract value ranges from £500,000 to £800,000 excluding VAT over a potential four-year term, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Interested suppliers must follow the YPO registration and tender submission process by 30th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in law enforcement and administrative services. Suitable businesses include those that are already certified enforcement agents and registered under the YPO Enforcement Framework 1200. Companies capable of managing and executing administrative tasks related to arrest warrants in the specified regions should consider bidding. The division into two lots allows for a focused approach tailored to either the Northern or Southern regions, enhancing the potential for SMEs to win contracts by leveraging their local expertise and connections.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DWP Project Ref: 26264

Notice Description

Provision of an Arrest Warrants Execution Service to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Child Maintenance Service across England and Wales. The service is linked to the use of Sanctions Hearings in the Magistrates Court in England and Wales. Previously the service has been provided as part of a wider civil debt enforcement service. The current need is for a stand alone service to commence in mid/late 2024. Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) are administering this Call Off on behalf of DWP and enquiries around the tender documents should be directed through the YPO Clarifications process. A copy of the Service Specification is available to potential bidders from cd.debtservices@dwp.gov.uk prior to registration with YPO for those suppliers who are not already approved suppliers. Please note that this Call Off Competition is a qualifying Light Touch Regime procurement. The total value of this procurement over the total potential four year contract is estimated to be in the range PS500,000 -PS800,000 excluding VAT ( PS600,000-PS960,000 including VAT). An average figure has been provided further below for the purposes of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1 (North)

Deliver of an arrest warrants execution service in the North. This includes Northern England, Midlands and North Wales. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification and other procurement documents available from Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. Additional information: The value of the final contract is estimated to be in the range PS250,000- PS400,000 excluding VAT ( PS300,000 - PS480,000 including VAT) over the total potential four year duration of the Lot 1(North) contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Lot 2 ( South)

Deliver of an arrest warrants execution service in the South. This includes London, South East, South West, East of England and South Wales. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification and other procurement documents available from Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. Additional information: The value of the final contract is estimated to be in the range PS250,000- PS400,000 excluding VAT ( PS300,000 - PS480,000 including VAT) over the total potential four year duration of the Lot 2 (South)contract.

Renewal: An option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049381
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027045-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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


CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

75242000 - Public law and order services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 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
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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