Planning

Managed Debt Collection Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "Managed Debt Collection Services." This initiative falls under the financial consultancy and collection services category, targeting businesses in the UK, as well as Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The procurement will result in a framework agreement with a total estimated value of £600 million. It aims to consolidate expert services in debt management, including prevention services, debt collection agency services, international collections, data analytics, and debt advice. The framework is scheduled to begin in March 2027 and conclude in March 2031, with key market engagement activities scheduled to commence in November 2025 and continue into 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in debt management, financial consultancy, and data analysis. Companies with capabilities in managing multiple collection agencies, offering innovative debt analytics solutions, and integrating software services would find this tender particularly relevant. The framework is designed to incorporate small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering a competitive environment for both established service providers and emerging businesses willing to leverage their innovative solutions to optimise value for government debt management. Businesses interested in exploring or expressing interest in participating should prepare for upcoming engagement sessions set to shape the service offerings comprehensively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

The establishment of a framework for debt management service providers, the framework will be designed to bring together specialist capabilities in debt management, with managed service providers to collect debt on behalf of the government. The key core services are expected to include: * debt prevention services, * managed debt collection services (managing multiple collection agencies), * debt collection agency services (including International Collections), * debt analytics (including open-banking and complimentary data and analytics), * data aggregation and analysis services, * debt analytics/solutions software and integration, * debt advice and guidance services. The scope and lot structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market and customer engagement.

Planning Information

CCS in conjunction with HMRC will be hosting an initial Pre Market Engagement session to share with the market the outline plans for the updated Managed Collection Services framework. This framework is being tendered on a standalone basis following the removal of the service from the Debt Resolution Services 2 framework which is currently in procurement. The session will give an overview of the requirements and invite feedback (commercially confidential where appropriate) to assist shaping the service offering from the most innovative solutions in the market to ensure maximum value for the nation throughout the life of the framework. The initial webinar will take place at 11am on 6 November 2025. Further sessions with interested parties and more in depth market engagement sessions will follow. Please email managedcollectionsprocurement@crowncommercial.gov.uk to express an interest in the market engagement and to receive further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079663-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2027 - 2 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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