Award

TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 14:02

Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council, a regional or local authority, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Enforcement Agent Services with the contract title "TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services." This process was conducted under the open procedure method, classified under the bailiff services industry category, covering two main lots: Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (NDR), and Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement. The contracts were awarded on 7th May 2025 and encompass a two-year period, commencing from 8th November 2024, with an option to extend for up to an additional two years. The services will be delivered in the UKD3 region, and a strong emphasis on quality and social value is evident from the award criteria, highlighting the importance of economic and social regeneration in the locality.

The completion of this tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in enforcement services and debt recovery, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services with social value considerations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the UK, especially those with expertise in civic-amenity services and parking enforcement services, stand a good chance of collaboration or subcontracting opportunities with the awarded suppliers such as Bristow & Sutor and Newlyn Plc. This procurement process aids business growth by allowing enterprises to leverage their strengths in service delivery, quality management, and social responsibility, all while contributing positively to the regional economy.

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Notice Title

TC813 - The Provision of Enforcement Agent Services

Notice Description

The provision of an Enforcement Agents (Bailiff) and Debt Recovery Service. The framework is split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) Lot 2 Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement

Lot Information

Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (NDR)

Further details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: An extension is available for 24 months.

Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement

Further details are set out in the procurement documents.

Renewal: An extension is available for 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04971a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025058-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

98350000 - Civic-amenity services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Mavis Kiang
Contact Email
mavis.kiang@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612192577

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BRISTOW & SUTOR

CDER GROUP

EQUITA

JACOBS ENFORCEMENT LTD, TRADING AS JACOBS

MARSTON HOLDINGS

NEWLYN

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