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title: "Professional charges for debt collection"
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# Professional charges for debt collection

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c09209c-c27b-45ab-9f93-12af1150f3bf

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for professional debt collection services, classified under "Administrative services of agencies" (CPV: 75120000). Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 2TT), the contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process moved rapidly through its stages, with the tender period ending on 20 May 2024, and the contract period spanning from 21 May 2024 to 21 May 2025. Key dates include the award being published on 19 September 2024 and the contract being awarded on 22 May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection services, particularly those classified as large enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, signals a favourable market for experienced agencies, especially those capable of managing administrative services for academic institutions. Companies within this sector, such as Shakespeare Martineau LLP, the successful supplier, stand to benefit from similar future contracts and can leverage such opportunities to grow their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with major universities and public bodies.

## Notice

Professional charges re collection of debt

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567868c-2cfe-41ce-ab44-5863fc90ea0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 21 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567868c-2cfe-41ce-ab44-5863fc90ea0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567868c-2cfe-41ce-ab44-5863fc90ea0e
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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