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title: "Debt Recovery Services"
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# Debt Recovery Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49c915fb-dce7-4ffa-b8bc-c583b3c3dd41

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed a selective procurement process for debt recovery services, designed to support the university's Credit Control Finance service. This contract, worth £492,000, falls under the "Collection agency services" industry category (CPV code 79940000) and involves a contract period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029. The procurement method involved a call-off from the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Framework Agreement for Debt Recovery Services Lot 1, targeting student-focused recovery services. Based in Sunderland, with postal code SR1 3SD, the official award was made on 21 February 2025, with the award notice published on the same date.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those experienced in the educational sector. The awarded contractor, STA International Limited, signifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts, given its profile and capabilities. Participating in such framework agreements can provide substantial and steady business, bolstering reputation and experience within the public sector. Businesses adept in providing efficient and effective collection services, especially with a focus on student debt recovery, are likely to find similar tenders beneficial for their growth and expansion.

## Notice

Debt Recovery Services the University of Sunderland's Credit Control Finance service via direct award: LUPC Framework Agreement for Debt Recovery Services Lot 1, Student Focused FindaTender Ref:2023/S 000-019203

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be0fb16-daca-4227-b4ad-f59502198b59 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be0fb16-daca-4227-b4ad-f59502198b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be0fb16-daca-4227-b4ad-f59502198b59
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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