Award

The Provision of Corporate Enforcement Agents for Enfield Council

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield is finalising the tender for the Provision of Corporate Enforcement Agents, aimed at delivering a comprehensive suite of services for the collection of various debts including Council Tax and Business Rates. This falls under the category of collection agency services and is being conducted through an open procedure, with significant emphasis on quality considerations. The procurement process is part of a public authority function by a sub-central government entity, located in Enfield, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the standstill period ending on 1st May 2026, contract start on 5th May 2026, and a potential renewal option extending up to 2032, making it a substantial long-term engagement opportunity for businesses specialising in this field.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for established large-scale enterprises in the debt collection industry, as evidenced by suppliers like Newlyn Plc and CDER Group being valid tenderers. With a contract value reaching £10 million and a maximum gross amount of £12 million, businesses equipped to manage corporate enforcement agent services are well-positioned to benefit from participating. The open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 ensures a transparent competition with quality being the predominant award criteria. Suppliers who have experience in public debt collection and those with robust technical and economic capabilities will find this contract particularly appealing, fostering growth and reinforcing a strong presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Corporate Enforcement Agents for Enfield Council

Notice Description

The London Borough of Enfield (the "Authority") is seeking award a Contract for a full range of Enforcement Agent Services for the collection of unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates, sundry debts, adult social care debts, housing benefit overpayments and former tenant arrears (HRA) and any other debts to the Authority. This is an intention to award notice - the procurement was run as a one stage Open Process under the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension period of up to 4 further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
TLI54 Enfield

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CDER GROUP

DUKES BAILIFFS

EQUITA

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

NEWLYN

RUNDLE

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