--- title: "EPU2122-02 - Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-10" --- # EPU2122-02 - Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12e436ad-6eca-4dd6-912c-b54f9af2e88a.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is advancing the procurement process for the contract titled "EPU2122-02 - Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically relating to bailiff services, and is focused on managing unauthorised encampments within the West Midlands region, particularly Birmingham. The tender period is set to conclude on 31 March 2022, with the contract scheduled to commence from 18 April 2022 and run for one year. The Council aims to appoint up to two suppliers to ensure optimal service delivery during this period, and invites interested parties to register via their e-tendering portal. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement and bailiff services. Companies that are well-equipped to manage legal eviction processes, conduct thorough assessments, and liaise effectively with local authorities and the travelling community would be particularly suited to compete for this framework. The successful suppliers will benefit from a steady flow of potential work, subject to demand, allowing for expansion and increased market presence in a crucial service area within the public sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council ('The Council') as the largest single local authority in the UK regularly experiences instances of unauthorised encamping mostly by members of the travelling community. These encampments regularly occur on park land and other public open spaces, mostly owned by the Council. The Council requires a framework of supplier(s) for the provision of enforcement agents / certified bailiffs to support the management of unauthorised encampments (the removal of encampments on Council owned land, typically established by Gypsies and various Traveller ethnic groupings). This contract will be for a period of 1 year commencing April 2022. The Council is looking to appoint up to two suppliers as part of a framework agreement, to ensure contingency of service delivery. The method of work allocation is covered in the section below entitled 'Allocation of Work'. It should be noted that there is no guarantee of a specific level of work being allocated. Unauthorised Encampments Provision of certified bailiff / enforcement agent to act on behalf of and in support of the Council: 1. Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details (forms provided), conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork. 2. Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit. 3. Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council. 4. Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. This is effectively a formal eviction under common law or statute or Court Order and may require vehicle(s) to tow caravans, etc. from the site to a nearby road. All evictions are undertaken with WMP present to ensure there is no breach of the peace. 5. Obtaining relevant information to enable identification of members of the encampment to enable the Council to take further legal action where appropriate. Relevant information may include VRM details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage. A relevant data sharing agreement may be necessary to enable sharing of such information. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3699daa-a9a0-4bde-94ac-0a3cd5547a6f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 17 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75242110 - Bailiff services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 00:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3699daa-a9a0-4bde-94ac-0a3cd5547a6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3699daa-a9a0-4bde-94ac-0a3cd5547a6f 10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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