Tender

Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 12:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers, focusing on environmental security and protection in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 9th February 2026. The framework agreement is planned to commence on 11th May 2026, running for four years. The process follows an open procedure, and interested suppliers must register on Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to participate. The framework is valued at £3,000,000, with an overall gross amount of £3,600,000, under UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, and the procurement method emphasises quality, social value, and pricing.

The opportunity primarily targets businesses experienced in providing trained enforcement personnel and related IT infrastructures, such as systems for issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and handling legal proceedings. Companies specialising in waste management, public space protection, and compliance with environmental regulations may find this tender particularly beneficial. As Birmingham aims to enhance its visitor experience through these services, businesses that can contribute innovative solutions to tackle low-level anti-social behaviour will likely be well-aligned with this contract's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers. There is a requirement for a fixed penalty enforcement service to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for various criminal offences, including: * Littering * Fly-tipping * Failure to comply with commercial waste disposal regulations * Breaches of the Council's Public Space Protection Orders (e.g. dog fouling, city centre noise) * Smoking in designated smoke-free areas The contract involves providing trained and experienced enforcement officers, along with the necessary IT equipment and back-office systems. These systems must support the full FPN process, including issuing notices, managing payments, and preparing prosecution files and evidence to meet legal standards. Additionally, the contractor is expected to support patrols aimed at addressing low-level anti-social behaviour and contribute to initiatives that enhance the visitor experience in the city. The framework agreement will commence on 11th May 2026 and will be in place for a period of 4 years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 9th February 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Please note a pipeline notice 2025/S 000-026429 was published on 23rd May 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003088-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

90714600 - Environmental security control services

90720000 - Environmental protection

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2030 4-5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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