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AWC - RS - Parking Enforcement Debt Collection

WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2026 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 12:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worthing Borough Council, in conjunction with Adur District Council, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "AWC - RS - Parking Enforcement Debt Collection." This process is focused on the services industry, specifically in the collection agency services sector. It targets providers in the West Sussex region, UK, with the procurement method categorised under services and a special concession regime. Key dates include a deadline for expressions of interest by 7th August 2026, with the communication of a future notice expected on 24th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, potentially extending up to 2030, based on performance. The project's approximate annual value stands at £30,000, projected to accrue a gross total of £120,000 over its maximum duration.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for local businesses, particularly those specialising as Certificated Enforcement Agency providers with expertise in managing parking enforcement debt collection for local authorities. SMEs are especially suited, given the tender’s openness to businesses that can demonstrate recent, relevant contract experience. By participating, companies can enhance their portfolios, establish or strengthen relationships with local government bodies, and ensure consistent revenue streams over the four-year contract period. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses targeting growth by aligning with public sector needs and adhering to British parking association and Financial conduct authority guidelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWC - RS - Parking Enforcement Debt Collection

Notice Description

Adur and Worthing Councils are seeking expressions of interest from incumbent or Certificated Enforcement Agency providers whose head office is based in West Sussex to administer its parking enforcement debt collection for unpaid Penalty Charge Notices issued under The Traffic Management Act. It is currently estimated that this has an average annual value of around PS30,000.00 per annum, collection agents would be required to adhere to the British parking association and Financial conduct authority guidance. The contract will be let for a period of up to 4 years with an initial 2 year period followed by up to 2 further years subject to performance and Local government reorganisation. Given the nature of the service required the annual values have no minimum guarantee.

Planning Information

Interest suppliers should submit an expression of interest to procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk no later than the 7th of August 2026. The Expression of interest must contain; The name of the interested organisation Organisation type and any relevant registration (companies house) Key contact email address and phone number Two examples of recent (within the last 2 years) or current parking debt enforcement contracts that they operate on behalf of local authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d78d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072166-2026
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ADUR DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HA
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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