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title: "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 8 Secondary services to Lot 4, 5, 6 and 8"
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# HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 8 Secondary services to Lot 4, 5, 6 and 8

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f79ad3-73a1-4fa4-9dbb-927d7f49c5cc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice in England has completed the procurement process for HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies, relating specifically to secondary services in Lot 8, tied to Lot 4, 5, 6, and 8. This contract, awarded to JBW Group Limited, was valued at approximately GBP 19,834,073 and falls under the industry category of justice and bailiff services. The open procurement procedure was above the threshold and involved services spanning regions like North East, North West, South West, and Wales. With an initial contract period starting from 24th January 2020, the procurement activity saw an extension of the contract, which will now conclude on 28th February 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in enforcement services to engage with a major governmental department. SMEs can greatly benefit from providing such specialised services, as there are no upfront costs involved for HMCTS; recovery fees are charged directly to defaulters. The contract’s extensive regional coverage enhances the potential for wider business reach and network expansion. Businesses with capabilities in executing Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest will find this contract advantageous, assuming roles that aid the Ministry in areas lacking civilian enforcement officer capacity, hence boosting revenue streams through government partnerships.

## Notice

HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs are predominately used to execute Warrants of Control but the current contract also allows them to execute Warrants of Arrest. The current contracts with AEAs expired on 28th February 2018, but have been extended till dd mm yy for the duration of this procurement activity. Contracts need to be re-procured to secure continuity of approved enforcement services to enable collection of financial impositions. The monies collected by AEAs on behalf of HMCTS from defaulters provides significant income for the Department. Warrants of Control (WoC) are issued for purpose of levying goods to satisfy a fine ordered by a court - The AEAs collect the fines on behalf of HMCTS and are able to charge a recovery fee (set out in statute) directly from the defaulter, so there are no costs to HMCTS. Warrants of Arrest (WoA) are issued when a person has defaulted on payment of their court fine - The AEAs execute these on behalf of HMCTS and are paid a fixed fee. HMCTS uses this service in areas where it does not have the capacity to send Civilian Enforcement Officers (CEOs). The contract extension includes a 2 year extension as advertised and a further 18 months extension. The total contract value is expected to remain below the original advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,834,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,834,073 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JBW GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784
- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784
- 4 May 2021 at 15:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784
- 10 Jun 2020 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c120e7a4-d7cc-4a9b-8ab7-7138725ca784
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