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ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed a procurement process titled "ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)" to secure contractors for providing Enforcement Agent services. The procurement pertains to the collection of council tax, non-domestic rates, and rents, specifically outside the Wealden area. The procurement falls under the services industry category, more precisely within collection agency services (CPV 79940000). The process utilised a limited competition method and is part of a concession special regime, which was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28th January 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2027, with an optional one-year extension possible. The awarded suppliers are Marston (Holdings) Limited and Rundle & Co. Limited, both delivering services primarily in the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the publication of contract details on 5th February 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement and collection agency services. Companies like Marston (Holdings) Limited and Rundle & Co. Limited, which vary in size but are both experienced in such services, were deemed suitable to fulfil the requirements. The opportunity for extended service provision through the optional renewal also enhances long-term business growth potential. SMEs with proficient management of similar contracts or large enterprises with comprehensive resources can leverage this contract strategically to bolster their service portfolios in the enforcement and collection domain within the public sector. Businesses adept at navigating limited competition procurements could find this an advantageous segment for expansion.

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Notice Title

ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council is seeking a contractor to provide Enforcement Agent services to collect council tax, non-domestic rates and rents outside of the Wealden area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Bennett
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MARSTON (HOLDINGS

RUNDLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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