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title: "GB-Sheffield: Guarantee fee collection"
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# GB-Sheffield: Guarantee fee collection

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5479c0fa-9644-4f15-a601-32635405d4a9

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## Summary

The British Business Bank Plc is currently seeking a partner for their project titled "Guarantee fee collection," aimed at enhancing small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) access to debt finance. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically classified as "Collection agency services" (CPV code: 79940000). The tender process is currently active and will close on 9th July 2018 at 23:59 BST. The contract will commence on 1st October 2018 and is set to last until 30th September 2021, with an option for a 12-month extension. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000. The services will be required for delivery across the United Kingdom and other applicable territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in collection agency services. Businesses that can demonstrate a reliable and secure provision of fee collection services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on collaboration with SMEs, this tender not only opens doors for more enterprises to engage with public sector contracts but also encourages support for smaller operators capable of meeting the specific requirements set forth by the British Business Bank Plc.

## Notice

BBB currently manages two facility guarantee programmes ('FGP') intended to improve the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises to access debt finance. BBB requires a business partner (the 'Guarantee Fee Collection Agent' (GFCA)), to provide a consistent, secure and reliable Guarantee Fee Collection Service from 1 October 2018 for a period of three years, until 30 September 2021, with an option to extend for another 12 months. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fefb1-0dcb-4a18-bd67-9ded55152315 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK PLC |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2018 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fefb1-0dcb-4a18-bd67-9ded55152315

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fefb1-0dcb-4a18-bd67-9ded55152315
  18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=328084184
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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