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title: "Insolvency Practitioner Services"
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# Insolvency Practitioner Services

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21a8f847-fb95-4b5b-9d98-baa8b77e7222

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has initiated a procurement process for the title "Insolvency Practitioner Services," primarily focusing on the provision of legal services to recover various debts including Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates. This opportunity falls under the financial and insurance services industry category, with a contract period commencing on 20th February 2020 and concluding on 19th February 2023. The value of the contract is estimated at £4,200,000, with a minimum value of £300,000. The tender period closed on 11th November 2019, and it was awarded on 18th February 2020. The procurement method applied is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive insolvency solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender indicates suitability for them. Companies with expertise in recovering debts, managing bankruptcy petitions, and offering legal advice would find this contract particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their capabilities to contribute to the Council's aims while potentially securing a valuable long-term partnership.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to appoint an Insolvency Practitioner to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debt. This will enable the Council to maximise its income through the issuing of the following: * Letters before action * Statutory Demands * Bankruptcy Petitions in relation to individuals or estates * Applications to annul bankruptcy order * Appeal of District Judge's decisions * Commencement of winding up proceedings * Charging Orders * Any none standard recovery action that may be required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc3fcd0-fad0-423f-b762-80060dfc9c97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 19 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILKIN CHAPMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc3fcd0-fad0-423f-b762-80060dfc9c97
- 7 Oct 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5cebab-4e31-4782-9afc-62a19b533cc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc3fcd0-fad0-423f-b762-80060dfc9c97
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5cebab-4e31-4782-9afc-62a19b533cc9
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stoke.gov.uk
- https://www.wilkinchapman.co.uk/

## Provenance

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