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Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for the Debt Enforcement Agents Contract aimed at procuring Enforcement Agent Services. This process is intended to support the recovery of various debts, including unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates, starting in February 2027 when the existing contract expires. The consultation and planning involve a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 18 August 2026. This procurement is significant for the service industry within the UK, classified under bailiff services, and offers a lotted contract structure to encourage competitive bidding from specialised suppliers.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those with capabilities to handle different types of debts. Organisations with robust governance, strong ethical enforcement practices, and comprehensive vulnerability management will find this tender particularly appealing. The £9.5 million to £11.4 million contract is suitable for SMEs, offering a five-year duration with renewal options, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings or establish a long-term relationship with a major sub-central government authority like Cornwall Council.

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Notice Title

Debt Enforcement Agents Contract

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is seeking to procure Enforcement Agent Services to support the lawful recovery of unpaid Council Tax, Business Rates, Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and other eligible debts following the expiry of the current contract in January 2027. The procurement will ensure continuity of statutory debt recovery services, protect critical income streams that fund essential public services, and support the Council's commitment to fair, proportionate and customer-focused debt recovery. The Council is proposing a lotted contract structure to encourage competition, improve resilience and secure specialist expertise across different debt types. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate compliance with all relevant legislation, strong vulnerability management processes, robust governance arrangements and a commitment to ethical enforcement practices. The new contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2027 following a competitive procurement process

Planning Information

Cornwall Council is engaging with the market ahead of a proposed procurement for Enforcement Agent Services covering Council Tax, Business Rates, Penalty Charge Notices, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and other eligible debt types. The engagement will help shape the procurement approach and gather market feedback on service delivery, innovation, technology and customer support arrangements. No evaluation or supplier selection will take place as part of this engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073387-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL 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
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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