Tender

Debt Collection Service

LIVV HOUSING GROUP

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Livv Housing Group, a public authority managing approximately 13,000 homes in Knowsley and the broader Liverpool City Region, is seeking bids for a debt collection service. This tender falls under the industry category of collection agency services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition procurement method. Potential suppliers should note the contract is expected to commence on 4th May 2026, with a duration of three years contingent on performance and organisational needs. Interested parties are advised to submit enquiries by 19th March 2026 and their bids by 26th March 2026. The contract location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in debt collection and related services to expand their operations within the public sector. The procurement process values both cost effectiveness and service quality, with pricing contributing to 40% and quality assessment to 60% of the evaluation criteria. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable candidates for submitting bids. Participating in this tender could provide significant growth opportunities, allowing businesses to establish a long-term contractual relationship with Livv Housing Group and enhance their portfolio in the competitive market of debt collection services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Collection Service

Notice Description

Livv Housing Group own and manage around 13,000 homes across Knowsley and the wider Liverpool City Region. The Group is seeking bids for a Debt Collection Service. The levels of service required are expected to include: * Collection service * Trace and collect service The anticipated contract commencement date is estimated to be 4th May 2026. The contract is anticipated to be for 3 years, subject to Livv Housing Group requirements and the successful supplier's performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017948-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 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
LIVV HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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