Planning

Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton," with an industry focus on community, social, and personal services. This process is set within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region of Sefton (UKD73). It is a planned tender process preparing to employ service providers from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of one additional year. A future notice is expected around 1st September 2025. The aim is to engage an enforcement agency to manage the recovery of debts related to parking fines, council tax, non-domestic rates, and miscellaneous debts under a services procurement category.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly for businesses specialising in enforcement agency and debt collection services. Firms with experience in handling local authorities’ debt recovery, particularly in community-focused service provisions, will find this tender to be well-suited to their expertise. The extended contract period also allows businesses to establish long-term governmental partnerships, which can enhance credibility and lead to further business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton

Notice Description

Sefton Council is seeking to secure service providers for the purpose of Enforcement Agent & Debt Collection Services within the Borough of Sefton for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 plus an option to extend, for a further one year term. The enforcement agency will recover debts in relation to parking fines, council tax, non-domestic rates and sundry etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028015-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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