Planning

Provision of Debt Recovery Services

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning to procure comprehensive debt recovery services under the title "Provision of Debt Recovery Services." The process is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are being sought to express interest by 1st June 2025. This tender falls under the 'Collection agency services' industry category and is to be performed within the Cardiff and Vale region of Wales (UKL22). Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in debt recovery in public sector or similar environments, compliance with relevant legislation, and a professional, ethical approach to collections.

This procurement initiative presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those with experience in handling public sector debts. Companies that can provide a high standard of service, meeting stringent compliance and ethical standards, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. As this notice is aimed at gauging market interest, participating suppliers will gain insights into NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership's requirements and could potentially secure a position in the formal tender process, fostering partnerships and enhancing their business portfolio within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive debt collection service. The service will relate specifically to debts that have remained unpaid for 54 days or more and have already been processed through the UHB's internal credit control procedures. Interested parties should be able to demonstrate: -Proven experience in debt recovery within the public sector or similar environments -Compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards -A professional, ethical approach to collections

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive debt collection service. The service will relate specifically to debts that have remained unpaid for 54 days or more and have already been processed through the UHB's internal credit control procedures. Interested parties should be able to demonstrate: -Proven experience in debt recovery within the public sector or similar environments -Compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards -A professional, ethical approach to collections Additional information: This notice is issued solely to gauge market interest and does not constitute a formal procurement process. Suppliers wishing to express interest should respond on Sell2Wales to be included in the tender process. Please note any organisations which have not expressed interest from this notice will not be invited to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015983-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
EVANGELINE THORPE
Contact Email
evangeline.thorpe@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500823

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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