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title: "Debt Recovery Service for Worcestershire County Council"
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# Debt Recovery Service for Worcestershire County Council

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e1b474c-1f76-40b8-829b-bfc87a6ad109

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking bids for a Debt Recovery Service, with the tender titled "Debt Recovery Service for Worcestershire County Council". This procurement falls under the legal services category and is located in Worcestershire, with a tender period ending on 18th December 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2018 and run until 31st January 2021. The procurement method is open, following the open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents an opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in providing services to the public sector. Businesses with expertise in debt recovery and legal services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a local authority.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council is inviting bids from organisations who are able to meet the requirements for a debt recovery service within the County. The debts are sundry debts excluding parking penalty charge debts. The Council is not a Housing Benefit or Council Tax authority. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Selection Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6592a1-5fe0-4a7d-80ad-96ffcbaa8b78 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6592a1-5fe0-4a7d-80ad-96ffcbaa8b78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6592a1-5fe0-4a7d-80ad-96ffcbaa8b78
  27th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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