--- title: "Early Engagement: Provision of an Arrest Warrants Service to DWP Child Maintenance Service-Civil Debt Cases -Magistrates Courts-England and Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2024-06-13" --- # Early Engagement: Provision of an Arrest Warrants Service to DWP Child Maintenance Service-Civil Debt Cases -Magistrates Courts-England and Wales Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1cdf0d-3073-46b7-ac6b-1d96500ef12b.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is initiating a tender process for the provision of an Arrest Warrants Service linked to DWP Child Maintenance Service - Civil Debt Cases in the Magistrates Courts of England and Wales. The engagement end date for this process is set for 11th July 2024. The service will commence in mid/late 2024 and aims to enhance the recovery of child maintenance arrears under Liability Orders while ensuring sustainable delivery. The industry categories for this opportunity include law-courts-related administrative services and public law and order services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. This tender opportunity by the DWP presents a chance for businesses to engage in the delivery of an essential service within the legal and public order sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in service delivery, geographical zoning optimizations, and pricing models are well-suited to compete. By attending the market engagement events scheduled for July 2024, potential suppliers can explore collaboration opportunities and contribute to improving child maintenance arrears recovery processes. ## Notice Provision of an Arrest Warrants Service to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Child Maintenance Service. The service is linked to the use of Sanctions Hearings in the Magistrates Court in England and Wales. Previously the service has been provided as part of a wider civil debt enforcement service. The current need is for a stand alone service to commence in mid/late 2024. The DWP wishes to engage with the market on potential new approaches that will support improved performance in the recovery of child maintenance arrears which are owed under Liability Orders whilst supporting sustainable delivery by the market,. Areas for detailed consultation will include: - 1. Models for delivery 2.Optimum geographical zoning -to support supplier take up and reduce logistical challenges 3. Pricing options- including both fixed and incentive based elements linked to successful delivery Expressions of Interest in attending an initial online market engagement event to be held on either: - Tuesday 9th July 2024 AM or PM , and/or - Thursday 11th July 2024 AM or PM should be emailed to cd.debtservices@dwp.gov.uk by close of business on Friday 5th July indicating your availability for one or both dates/times. Confirmation of events date and times will be provided by Monday 8th July. Further face to face engagement sessions, including the potential for one to one meetings with suppliers , may be available subject to demand. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c06f53-b0d1-4309-9ead-528a5a340f5f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LYTHAM ST ANNES | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY4 5ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Stanley | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services - 75242000 - Public law and order services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2024 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c06f53-b0d1-4309-9ead-528a5a340f5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c06f53-b0d1-4309-9ead-528a5a340f5f 13th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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