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title: "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 4"
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# HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 4

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07a5547c-55d8-4295-80d7-45fdc6e649a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 4," a service contract valued at £36,303,610. This contract falls under the justice services industry category and covers regions in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The completion stage was reached on 24 January 2020, with the contract period initially spanning from 24 January 2020 to 28 February 2029, thanks in part to a recent two-year extension with an additional potential extension of 18 months. The contracting authority, located in London, aims to ensure the continuity of enforcement services, providing significant income for the department by employing Approved Enforcement Agencies to execute Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, especially those in the legal and enforcement sectors, to establish a steady revenue stream through government contracts. The open procurement method allows broad participation, making it accessible to companies offering bailiff services or related justice services. Businesses can benefit from associating with the Ministry of Justice to enhance credibility and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Entrepreneurs in the North East region of the United Kingdom, particularly those that specialise in enforcement services, can find a suitable fit in this contract given its significant value and extended duration. Such collaborations can lead to further governmental opportunities and market expansion.

## Notice

HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs are predominately used to execute Warrants of Control but the current contract also allows them to execute Warrants of Arrest. Contracts need to be re-procured to secure continuity of approved enforcement services to enable collection of financial impositions. The monies collected by AEAs on behalf of HMCTS from defaulters provides significant income for the Department. Warrants of Control (WoC) are issued for purpose of levying goods to satisfy a fine ordered by a court - The AEAs collect the fines on behalf of HMCTS and are able to charge a recovery fee (set out in statute) directly from the defaulter, so there are no costs to HMCTS. Warrants of Arrest (WoA) are issued when a person has defaulted on payment of their court fine - The AEAs execute these on behalf of HMCTS and are paid a fixed fee. HMCTS uses this service in areas where it does not have the capacity to send Civilian Enforcement Officers (CEOs). . The contract extension includes a 2 year extension as advertised, and a further 18 months extension. The total contract value is expected to remain below the original advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,303,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,303,610 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
- 4 May 2021 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
- 10 Jun 2020 at 15:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
- 10 Jun 2020 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e4056e-a750-4fb4-a5af-bd13f91a504e
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22451010-901e-4997-9082-a6d73e5d7daa
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c738c9b-b8da-4e9a-9b4f-bf1b039f5743
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaa3311e-741f-4e1c-80ef-7b1ab6ab4aba
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e6e2a8-8994-46fc-b6bd-0c1e56a1bf15
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0af1b0f-62e8-4d2a-b736-a99b9273d0dc
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