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title: "Direct Award for Debt Recovery Services under Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused)"
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# Direct Award for Debt Recovery Services under Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52979fb8-37c6-4405-addf-c2bfb2aa569b

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for debt recovery services, awarding a significant direct contract to STA International Limited. This award falls under the Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, specifically for Lot 1 - Debt Recovery focused on students, with the procurement facilitated via a selective call-off method from an existing framework. The contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030, and covers collection agency services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is approximately GBP 600,000, which includes one potential extension period.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in collection agency services. Businesses that specialise in debt recovery, especially those familiar with academic settings or student-related services, could find this opportunity profitable. SMEs with innovative solutions or established reputations in debt management stand to benefit greatly by entering contracts like these, which promise long-term engagement with respected institutions. This procurement highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and showcases the ability for smaller organisations to expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

University of Chester has made a direct award to STA International Limited for the provision of the Debt Recovery Services under the LUPC - Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused). This direct award follows our review of the LUPC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures. Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up to cover the whole of the potential contract period and the contract dates include one potential extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105748d3-f098-43fe-9832-2c7659b85a3a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 2 Apr 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105748d3-f098-43fe-9832-2c7659b85a3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105748d3-f098-43fe-9832-2c7659b85a3a
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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