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title: "Enforcement Agent Services - Recovery of Civil Parking Enforcement Debt (PCNs) 2022-25"
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# Enforcement Agent Services - Recovery of Civil Parking Enforcement Debt (PCNs) 2022-25

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-456b4033-d83a-43c3-a0c3-0098575d034c

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council has recently concluded the tendering process for "Enforcement Agent Services - Recovery of Civil Parking Enforcement Debt (PCNs) 2022-25". This public procurement falls under the services category, specifically collection agency services, and will be located in England. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2022 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The estimated total value for this procurement is £1.3 million over the full five-year term, with individual contracts valued at approximately £670,000. The procurement was undertaken using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 4 February 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in debt recovery and enforcement agency services. The council intends to appoint two suppliers who will handle the recovery of civil parking enforcement debt, making it ideal for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms experienced in such services. Interested parties can visit the Kent Business Portal for additional information and to submit their bids. Participating in this tender allows businesses to engage with a local authority and potentially establish long-term contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint two suitable suppliers for Civil Parking Enforcement debt recovery services and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The contract is anticipated to start 1 April and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months). F&HDC intends to appoint two providers under separate contracts for the provision of the services. Each provider will be sent half of the cases in each case batch. The estimated value of each contract over the full 5-year term is PS670,000 (PS1.3m across both contracts). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN588222. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145a82a7-0392-455c-8a4b-dc31ece1698c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; MARSTON HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145a82a7-0392-455c-8a4b-dc31ece1698c
- 19 Jan 2022 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf3214f-67d5-4e38-a4d3-f4c003794b1e
- 20 Dec 2021 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8659e1-7a69-4179-888e-f68c16b04c00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145a82a7-0392-455c-8a4b-dc31ece1698c
  20th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cf3214f-67d5-4e38-a4d3-f4c003794b1e
  19th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac8659e1-7a69-4179-888e-f68c16b04c00
  20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=34982da5-875e-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Express Interest on the Kent Business Portal here

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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