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title: "Debt Recovery"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Debt Recovery

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bab21b3-b440-4312-814d-6a672c797039

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has concluded its procurement process for a debt recovery service, with a particular focus on financial and insurance services. The contract, titled "Debt Recovery," encompasses UK debt collection, international debt collection, student debt collection, and online reporting. The award has been granted to STA International Ltd for a total contract value of £66,000. This selective procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start date of January 1, 2025, and an end date of December 31, 2028. The primary location for service delivery is the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery services to expand their operations within the educational sector. Larger businesses with experience in UK and international debt collection would particularly benefit from engaging with such a contract. This tender is ideal for companies that can handle student debt recovery and provide comprehensive online reporting tools. By partnering with the University of Cumbria, businesses can enhance their service portfolio and establish a strong presence in the public education sector.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria is looking for a debt collection agency to complete debt recovery following failed attempts under the University's standard collection process, including but not limited to; * UK Debt Collection * International Debt Collection * Student Debt Collection * Online reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c485d6-9309-4149-8573-eee3087e721c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c485d6-9309-4149-8573-eee3087e721c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c485d6-9309-4149-8573-eee3087e721c
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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