Tender

Home Ownership Income Collection

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Places for People, a sub-central government public authority located in Preston, UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "Home Ownership Income Collection." This tender seeks to appoint an experienced external provider to manage the complete arrears service for homeowners' rent and service charges. The open procedure allows potential candidates to submit their applications until 24th June 2026, with the intent to award the contract by 3rd August 2026. This project involves a significant financial commitment, with an estimated value of £4,044,107, and falls under the category of Collection Agency Services, applicable across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a noteworthy business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in financial and recovery services, including those adept at handling shared ownership, leasehold, and freehold arrears. Companies well-versed in outsourced arrears management, including design, implementation, and day-to-day casework management, should find this project considerably appealing. With an emphasis on high-quality and technical merit in the evaluation process, this opportunity is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering a robust and comprehensive debt collection service. The initial contract term is slated for three years, with the possibility of an extension up to a total of six years, providing a stable long-term partnership for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Home Ownership Income Collection

Notice Description

Places for People is seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to deliver an end-to-end Home Ownership arrears management service. The contract will cover the collection of homeowners' rent and service charges, including tracing, recovery and enforcement activity across all applicable tenures, such as shared ownership, leasehold and freehold service charges. The successful provider will be responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of an outsourced arrears management service, taking responsibility for day-to-day arrears casework. Places for People will retain strategic oversight, governance and accountability for vulnerable or complex cases, ensuring appropriate management and customer protection throughout the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, extendable at PfP's sole option for a period of 3 years, giving a total of 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047839-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,044,107 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,044,107 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 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
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

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