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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 13:24

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Livv Housing Group, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, successfully completed the procurement process for a Debt Collection Service. Based in Prescot, UK, the organisation manages approximately 13,000 homes across Knowsley and the Liverpool City Region. This procurement, which adhered to an open competition method below the threshold, concluded with the contract awarded to Controlaccount Ltd on 1st June 2026. The total contract value is £50,000 net (gross £60,000), and it is set to remain active until 30th May 2029, covering services defined as "Collection agency services" under the CPV code 79940000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection, particularly those capable of providing collection and trace services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the successful bidder Controlaccount Ltd, are suitable candidates due to the tender's solicitation for an open market competition. The emphasis on both cost and quality in the award criteria (40% and 60%, respectively) suggests a competitive edge for businesses that can demonstrate high-calibre service alongside competitive pricing. This contract serves as a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector debt collection industry within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

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 sought bids for a Debt Collection Service. The levels of service required are expected to include: * Collection service * Trace and collect service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVV HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROLACCOUNT

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