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title: "UWQ267 Provision of Debt Collection Services - AWARD"
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# UWQ267 Provision of Debt Collection Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-078adb47-8866-4613-a4e2-17dc2fb3b095

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has completed the procurement process for the provision of debt collection services, specifically focusing on debt recovery for students, under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract, awarded on 21 April 2026 to STA INTERNATIONAL LTD, will commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2028, traversing locations worldwide including the UK and the British Overseas Territories. With a tender valued at £30,000, this procurement falls under the services category, classified under collection agency services. The buyer organisation, located in Worcester, UK, sought to appoint an approved agency through the LUPC's Debt Recovery Services framework agreement, enabling structured and efficient debt recovery solutions.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in debt collection services, particularly those with expertise in managing student-related financial recoveries. The well-defined scope under Lot 1 - Debt Recovery illustrates potential growth avenues for collection agencies capable of delivering professional services to educational institutions like the University of Worcester. Companies with proven capabilities in handling diverse geographical jurisdictions stand to benefit from this contract's extensive reach, providing a platform to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the sector.

## Notice

The University of Worcester is seeking to appoint an approved agency for the Provision of Debt Collection Services in accordance with the specification and procedures detailed herein. This mini-competition will be carried out using Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused) of the LUPC's Debt Recovery Services framework agreement PFB5062 LU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa313823-e79b-409e-aa14-44653f2487a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa313823-e79b-409e-aa14-44653f2487a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa313823-e79b-409e-aa14-44653f2487a9
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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