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title: "Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT"
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# Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17c1dd30-568c-4c5e-8b0d-a57ece46fd7f

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## Summary

Companies House, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract under the title "Award Notice - ECCTA Debt collection legal services PILOT" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on collection agency services and legal advisory and representation services. The contract, aimed at supporting debt collection activity from ECCTA-related penalties, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS framework RM6226 Lot 6. The contracting process reached the award stage with the award being published on 24th June 2026, with a total contract value of £1,800,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 18th July 2025 and will conclude on 17th July 2027, covering delivery to various areas including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in debt collection and legal services, providing a platform for business growth due to its substantial contract value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, especially those capable of supplying legal services and debt recovery expertise. Businesses operating in or having the capacity to serve multiple regions including Europe, the Channel Islands, and the Rest of the World will find the geographic reach of this contract advantageous. With the contract awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which is a large entity, interested SMEs can aspire to leverage similar opportunities by enhancing niche service capabilities and aligning with frameworks like the CCS.

## Notice

Companies House have awarded a contract for Legal Services Pilot to support debt collection activity from ECCTA related penalties. The contract has been awarded via a further competition against CCS framework RM6226 Lot 6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf7efa1-2f93-47f9-aea5-9f779c16420b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf7efa1-2f93-47f9-aea5-9f779c16420b
- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42cac1e-8f9f-4472-b182-b7eb0557a5f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf7efa1-2f93-47f9-aea5-9f779c16420b
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d42cac1e-8f9f-4472-b182-b7eb0557a5f7
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7d87b40-0bb6-4a89-aad3-13aae40a3917
  CH-1681-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-FINAL Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01834eb0-86c4-4616-84d4-a3699a895c34
  CH-1681-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-FINAL Redacted

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