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title: "Contract for the Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Recovery"
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# Contract for the Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Recovery

Buyer: WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b0ac831-4e42-4ed2-b359-ca8d7b9229a8

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## Summary

Wyre Forest District Council has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Recovery". This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is specifically aimed at supporting debt recovery for Council Tax and Business Rates. Bids must be submitted by 11:00am on Friday, 6th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run through to 31st March 2023. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate. The service is valued at £10,000 and will be delivered in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for law firms that specialise in debt recovery and legal advisory services. Established legal firms or smaller companies looking to expand their service offerings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in legal proceedings such as bankruptcy petitions and charging orders. Businesses that can demonstrate both strong legal capabilities and a track record in similar engagements are encouraged to apply, aiming to establish a working relationship with Wyre Forest District Council and contribute to their debt recovery efforts.

## Notice

Wyre Forest District Council wish to appoint a specialist law firm to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax and Business Rates debts through the use of legal proceedings based on individual case requirements which could include the following: * Bankruptcy Petitions * Winding Up Petitions * Applications from debtors to annul bankruptcy orders * Applications from debtors to annul winding up orders * Charging orders * Orders for sale The deadline for submission of completed tenders is 11:00am Friday 6th March 2020 DN464269 https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbbf1e-f946-4f71-8099-d39d61540f6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIDDERMINSTER |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY11 7WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Wyre Forest |
| Electoral ward | Mitton |
| Westminster constituency | Wyre Forest |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbbf1e-f946-4f71-8099-d39d61540f6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acbbf1e-f946-4f71-8099-d39d61540f6a
  12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

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