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title: "Enforcement Agency Services"
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# Enforcement Agency Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b347624-9a7b-4da8-b476-6c816384696c

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## Summary

Gloucester City Council has completed the procurement process for "Enforcement Agency Services" in the field of investigation and security services (CPV code: 79700000). This contract covers the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and BID Levy debt, as well as Pre-Compliance letters, arrest warrants, sundry debt, housing benefit overpayment, and commercial rent arrears. The procurement started on 15th March 2024, and the services are set to commence by 1st April 2024, continuing until 31st March 2026 in England. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to GBP 140,000, with Dukes Limited and Rundle & Co Ltd named as the active suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in debt collection and related enforcement services. Companies with proven expertise in handling various forms of public sector debt would find this contract valuable for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence. While the contract was awarded to Dukes Limited and Rundle & Co Ltd, similar businesses should be on the lookout for future opportunities in this sector, given the ongoing need for such critical services by local councils.

## Notice

The Authority requires collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and BID Levy debt including the issue of Pre-Compliance letters and the execution of arrest warrants. The authority requires the provider to act as a collection agent for Sundry Debt and Housing Benefit Overpayment debt that may or may not have a county court judgement. The authority requires collection of Commercial Rent Arrears.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf1468e-c0a8-40a8-9b7a-42be06e3ce3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | THE DOCKS |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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 | DUKES; RUNDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 06:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf1468e-c0a8-40a8-9b7a-42be06e3ce3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf1468e-c0a8-40a8-9b7a-42be06e3ce3e
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gloucester.gov.uk

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