Tender

Provision of Enforcement Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Enforcement Services," which involves managing and enforcing Traveller encampments, unauthorised encampments, and illegal land occupation throughout Cambridgeshire on Council-owned land and the Highway network. This procurement falls under the public security services, public-order services, and bailiff services categories. The tender is at the active stage, with an open competition method below threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal, ProContract, by 21 April 2026 at 12:00. The enquiry period closes on 13 April 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 12 May 2026 and conclude on 11 May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the enforcement and public order sectors, particularly those experienced in managing land occupation issues. The contract’s gross value is £90,000, offering not only financial growth but also a chance to enhance regional reputation by collaborating with Cambridgeshire County Council. Businesses suited for this tender are those capable of delivering safe and proportionate services, including SMEs. The award criteria are equally weighted between quality and price, encouraging competitive bids from businesses that can provide comprehensive solutions with a focus on both service efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

Provision of Enforcement Services

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Enforcement Agent Provider to deliver an on-demand, lawful, safe, and proportionate service for the management and enforcement of Traveller encampments, unauthorised encampments, and other forms of illegal land occupation on Council owned land and within the Highway network, throughout the county of Cambridgeshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026883-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

75242100 - Public-order services

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 11 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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