--- title: "EOI for Debt Collection Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ACCENT HOUSING" published: "2020-11-26" --- # EOI for Debt Collection Services Buyer: ACCENT HOUSING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-140743a2-24c0-4801-9112-e65366078a37.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Accent Housing Ltd seeks expressions of interest for Debt Collection Services, with a planned contract period commencing on or before 1st April 2021. The contract will involve an initial two-year term, with an option to extend for an additional two years, and has an indicative budget of £300,000. Interested parties are required to submit their interest by Thursday, 24th December 2020, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be issued in the week of 18th January 2021. The services will be primarily provided in England and fall under the category of public law and order services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection, especially those that can demonstrate experience in working with public sector contracts. Businesses that provide bailiff services or public-order services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Given Accent Housing's focus on recovering debts while maintaining reasonable practices, agencies that offer supportive financial assessments as part of their collection strategy will likely have a competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply. ## Notice Accent Housing Ltd is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced collection agencies no later than Thursday 24th December 2020. Accent is looking to appoint a supplier for Debt Collection Services for former tenant arrears, the contract will be for initial 2 year term with the option to extend a further 2 years and will commence on or before 1st April 2021. We have provided an indicative budget spend has been provided for year 1 however this may increase or decrease significantly based on collection. Accent seeks to recover all debts as quickly and as reasonable practicable without imposing unreasonable hardship. This includes but not limited to making sure the Debtor is able to afford proposed payment commitments, the Provider will complete an Income and Expenditure financial check per case file/debt. It is anticipated that the Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued week commencing 18th January 2021, via Places for People, Procurement Hub, under the Enforcement Agency Services DPS. Please note all enquiries and communication must be submitted via Due North ProContract messaging portal. Direct approaches to Accent Housing Ltd and its employees will be rejected and not responded to. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4546547b-4c3f-4d15-b0cb-aa589e3dbef2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ACCENT HOUSING | | Locality | SHIPLEY | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD17 7SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Baildon | | Westminster constituency | Shipley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 75242100 - Public-order services - 75242110 - Bailiff services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2020 at 12:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4546547b-4c3f-4d15-b0cb-aa589e3dbef2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4546547b-4c3f-4d15-b0cb-aa589e3dbef2 26th November 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com/login Please direct communication to the messaging Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.accentgroup.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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