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title: "Provision of Enforcement and Debt Colelction Service (Bailiffs)"
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# Provision of Enforcement and Debt Colelction Service (Bailiffs)

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11232cc6-4691-4a7a-9955-2e9ec30f29ef

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking service providers for the "Provision of Enforcement and Debt Collection Service (Bailiffs)" under a service concession contract. This procurement, classified under "Collection agency services" in the services category, has an estimated value of £4.8 million over a four-year period, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2019 and concluding on 30th November 2023. The tender period ended on 12th August 2019, and the procurement process was initiated to enhance the collection of debts related to council tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debts, and parking penalty charge notices across the North West region of England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and enforcement services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can effectively navigate the requirements set by Cheshire East Council and demonstrate a high standard of service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for ongoing revenue over the contract period, this tender is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts while contributing to efficient debt recovery for local authorities.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council (CEC) intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to ensure a high quality and efficient enforcement service is provided. This Specification describes the service required and the standards expected from the Service Provider providing enforcement and collection services in respect of: * Council Tax * Non Domestic Rates * Sundry Debts - to include overpaid Housing Benefit and Commercial Rent arrears * Parking Penalty Charge Notice debts Additional information: This will be a service concession contract and the potential contract value will be in the region of PS4.8m for the 4 year period and this value will include the amount for both the primary and secondary provider - however this value is not guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333e574a-be74-4a5c-a421-cebbb9ec4ddd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOW AND SUTOR; JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333e574a-be74-4a5c-a421-cebbb9ec4ddd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/333e574a-be74-4a5c-a421-cebbb9ec4ddd
  22nd November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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