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Managed Collection Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning the procurement of a new Managed Collection Services framework, in collaboration with HMRC, aimed at improving debt management services for the UK government. The contract, valued at an estimated £500 million, will cover a range of services including debt prevention, managed debt collection, debt analytics, and financial consultancy. Businesses interested in applying will find opportunities in the UK, as well as select Crown dependencies such as Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man. The procurement is currently in the planning update stage, with an initial pre-market engagement webinar scheduled for 6 November 2025, to share details and gather market feedback. The framework is expected to commence on 3 March 2027 and run until 2 March 2031, with a formal notice expected by 2 September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, debt collection, and related analytics services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in these areas will be well-positioned to benefit from the framework's implementation. Additionally, the focus on a framework agreement may appeal to SMEs capable of delivering multiple service areas through collaboration or consortiums. The chance to work with central government not only provides substantial financial benefits but also enhances organisational credibility and network expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Managed Collection Service

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033415-2026
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

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79720000 - Investigation 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
13 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20265 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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