Tender

STH - Debt Collection Services

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 13:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Apr 2025 at 15:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently at the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "STH - Debt Collection Services." This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, seeks to source external debt collection agency services within the services category, specifically targeting collection agency services and law-courts-related administrative services. The contract is intended to operate from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2030. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 15th December 2025 and enquiry period closing on 24th November 2025. The project is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and interested parties must submit their applications via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and administrative services related to legal processes. With a contract value of up to £168,000 GBP, it is ideal for small, medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking growth in the public sector market. Companies with strong technical and commercial capabilities would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement emphasises both cost and quality aspects. Businesses are encouraged to engage with the preliminary market engagement process to tailor solutions aligning with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's needs while enhancing their market position in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH - Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

Provision of External Debt Collection Agency Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 2 years with the potential for 2(1+1) Years in Contract extension.

Planning Information

We are in the process of preparing a tender for debt collection services and are seeking valuable feedback from potential suppliers to help refine our requirements and ensure we align with market capabilities and best practices. As part of this process, we would appreciate your insights on the draft specification and other relevant aspects outlined in the preliminary documents which can be found on the Atamis e-tendering portal, reference: C352096. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fda8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074010-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Uduakobong Udokang
Contact Email
uduakobong.udokang@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07974 107797

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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