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title: "TCCS4124 Enforcement Agency Services"
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# TCCS4124 Enforcement Agency Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6358f696-e271-4680-87e9-0b9d1ee065da

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for "TCCS4124 Enforcement Agency Services," a project aimed at enhancing debt collection efficiencies across sectors such as parking penalty notices, council tax, and business rates within England. Classified under collection agency services, this contract falls under the award stage as of 18th December 2025. Notably, the procurement method was unspecified beyond the term "other." The contract spans from 3rd December 2025 to 2nd December 2029, indicating a substantial four-year working period following the tender period's conclusion on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in debt recovery services, as it specifically welcomes SME involvement. The awarded contractors, CDER Group and Excel Civil Enforcement Ltd, both SMEs, suggest a preference for smaller firms with expertise in enforcement and council debt management. Firms in the debt collection industry can engage in long-term partnerships with local authorities and extend their service reach through this project, building reputability and expanding operational capabilities in public sector contracts.

## Notice

To deliver and improve collection rates across the following debt areas: * Parking Penalty Charge Notices * Council Tax * Business Rates (Non-Domestic Rates) * Business Improvement District Debts (BIDS) * Sundry Debts and Housing Benefit Overpayments * Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery * Execution of Arrest Warrants * High Court Enforcement Services. This may include processing a debt from the issue of pre-proceedings documentation through to enforcing judgement. The successful applicant will be permitted to claim their fees only in accordance with the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2013 (as amended). The Council will not accept any direct charges from any of the Service Providers save for any charges for VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c665b1a-e728-4e26-b917-dee15e52540d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2029 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| 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 | CDER GROUP; EXCEL CIVIL ENFORCEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c665b1a-e728-4e26-b917-dee15e52540d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c665b1a-e728-4e26-b917-dee15e52540d
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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