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Managed Debt Collection Services

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency is leading the procurement process for the Managed Debt Collection Services framework, with key industry classifications in financial consultancy, technical analysis, and collection agency services. This framework aims to manage a panel of FCA regulated Debt Collection Agencies, delivering a wide range of services including enforcement, litigation, digital self-service portals, and others to ensure sustainable and ethical debt collection. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, this procurement is in the planning stage, with significant upcoming market engagement sessions scheduled for 6 November 2025. The framework is expected to start on 31 March 2027 and end by 30 March 2030, with an option for renewal until 2031. The notification of future tender opportunities is anticipated by 3 September 2026, making it crucial for interested parties to engage early in the process.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses equipped with debt management and collection capabilities, financial consultancy, and technical analysis services. Companies with expertise in managing diverse debt agency portfolios and developing data-driven debt recovery strategies will find this framework advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those offering innovative solutions for debt prevention, analytics, and digital integration. With a potential framework value of approximately £600 million, this procurement offers a lucrative entry into the government debt management sector, presenting a stable and expansive market for cutting-edge service providers.

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Notice Title

Managed Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

The establishment of a framework for Managed Debt Collection Services using a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The MSP will manage a panel of FCA regulated Debt Collection Agencies (DCAs) who have specialist capabilities in debt management. The DCAs offer desk based collection services to arrange repayment of outstanding debts. The MSPs will use data to create debt recovery strategies and monitor performance. The MSP will work directly with debt customers and ensure debt is collected sustainably and fairly, including identification and ethical treatment of vulnerable consumers. Envisaged scope of services: * Managed Service: The Supplier will provide comprehensive management of all debt collection activities via their own operations and/or via DCA subcontractors. * Optional Services: The Supplier may be required to offer access to additional services, including but not limited to: * Enforcement and Litigation * Auctioneer Services * Digital Self-Service Portals The confirmed scope of this framework will be determined as a result of the market and customer engagement.

Planning Information

GCA 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@gca.gov.uk to express an interest in the market engagement and to receive further 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/049048-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

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75131000 - Government services

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79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79720000 - Investigation services

79721000 - Detective agency services

79940000 - Collection agency services

79994000 - Contract administration 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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2030 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Additional Buyers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

Further Information

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