Award

Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 10:33

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 14:10

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council, a sub-central government authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement for a framework agreement titled "Fixed Penalty Enforcement Officers." This enforcement service aims to address various offences such as littering, fly-tipping, and failure to comply with commercial waste disposal regulations. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, utilised the open procedure method. Following the planning and tender phases, the contract was awarded to Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited, commencing on 11th May 2026 for a four-year duration. The total contract value amounts to £3,000,000 (gross £3,600,000), and it requires the provision of trained officers and supporting systems to ensure compliance with legal standards.

This tender presents viable growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental security control and protection services. The awarded contract anticipates a deliverable comprising trained enforcement officers and the necessary IT infrastructure to manage Fixed Penalty Notices effectively. The service encompasses not only the execution of FPNs but also active support for patrolling initiatives that address low-level anti-social behaviour. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT solutions, compliance with anti-social behaviour regulations, and environmental services stand to benefit substantially from such contracts. Given the structured requirements, firms with robust systems for managing legal documentation and prosecution evidence would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASTE INVESTIGATIONS SUPPORT & ENFORCEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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