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Market Engagement for Enforcement Agency Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2026 at 14:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking Enforcement Agency Services, explicitly focusing on areas such as Revenue and Benefits, Parking, and other corporate debt, categorised under Collection Agency Services. The planned contract period spans from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030. A Market Engagement Day is scheduled for Friday, 10th July 2026, held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with participation details available on the Council's e-procurement portal. Interested suppliers are required to express their intent and submit a Market Engagement Questionnaire by 8th July 2026, to participate in the engagement event, which aims to refine the procurement strategy. This strategic procurement process falls under the public authority sub-central government classification.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in collection agency services or allied operations. Participating businesses can potentially expand their public sector portfolio and tap into long-term contracts within a local government framework. Small to mid-sized enterprises with robust digital capabilities and prior experience in government contracts will find this particularly beneficial as it offers a structured environment with clear timelines and objectives. Engaging early by attending the Market Engagement Day could provide valuable insights into the Council’s procurement approach and offer a competitive advantage when the formal tendering process commences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for Enforcement Agency Services

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition. The Council is conducting Pre-tender Market Engagement for the procurement of Enforcement Agency Services for: - Revenue and Benefits -Parking, and - other corporate debt Contact dates (estimated) 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030 Enforcement Agents Market Engagement Day The Council will be holding a Market Engagement Day Date - Friday 10 July Time - Slots between between 10:00 am-15:00 pm Location - Virtual via Microsoft Teams Market engagement documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to participate must: - Express interest via this notice; and - Complete and submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire Following submission, suppliers will be allocated an individual session slot, with joining details provided via Teams invitation. The purpose of this event is for the Council to obtain feedback and confirm expressions of interest from providers. This will help the Council to determine which procurement strategy is best suited for the contract. Participation is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation.

Planning Information

Enforcement Agents Market Engagement Day The Council will be holding a Market Engagement Day Date - Friday 10 July Time - Slots between between 10:00 am–15:00 pm Location - Virtual via Microsoft Teams Market engagement documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to participate must: - Express interest via In-tend; and - Complete and submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire by Wednesday 8th July, 12:00. Following submission, suppliers will be allocated an individual session slot, with joining details provided via Teams invitation. The purpose of this event is for the Council to obtain feedback and confirm expressions of interest from providers. This will help the Council to determine which procurement strategy is best suited for the contract. Participation is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061385-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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