Tender

The Provision of Corporate Enforcement Agents for Enfield Council

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "The Provision of Corporate Enforcement Agents for Enfield Council". This initiative falls under the services category within the collection agency services industry and is set to take place in the UK, specifically within the region represented by the code UKI54. Interested suppliers must register via the Atamis electronic tendering system and submit their tenders by 12:00 Noon on the 12th of January, 2026. The contract is valued at £12,000,000 gross and spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with a possible extension of up to four years. The procurement is conducted as an open procedure, aligning with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, and aims to secure a range of enforcement agent services for the collection of various debts owed to the Authority.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the debt collection and enforcement services sector to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prominent sub-central government body. Companies experienced in managing council tax collection, business rates, and other similar financial recoveries will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The total potential contract duration, up to eight years including extensions, offers long-term stability and potential growth. Businesses that possess a strong track record in quality and compliance, particularly in the UK market, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on quality criteria outlined in the procurement documentation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

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 procurement process is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system, 'Atamis' https://londonboroughofenfield.my.site.com. The procurement is being run as a one stage Open Process under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers will need to register an interest on Atamis and submit a tender submission no later than 12:00 Noon on 12th January 2026 to participate and registration is free. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension period of up to 4 further years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078560-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@enfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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