--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-12" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-704ad49a-ad7c-49b8-a8d3-0f409b228d29.json) ## Summary The Somerset County Council is leading a procurement process for a four-year Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services". This initiative is aimed at providing civil debt enforcement services to both Somerset and Dorset County Councils. The procurement falls within the bailiff services industry and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 22nd September 2017 to 21st September 2021. The estimated contract value is £1,000,000. Please note that the procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10th April 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt enforcement and bailiff services, particularly those capable of managing the enforcement of unpaid penalty charge notices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, enhanced by the requirement for high-quality service delivery without price weighting in the evaluation. Given the approximate issuance of 2,500 warranted cases annually in Somerset and 1,000 in Dorset, firms that can showcase their expertise in efficient debt recovery processes will be well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. ## Notice Somerset County Council and Dorset County Council are tendering for a four-year, two (2) Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of civil debt enforcement agency services to Somerset County Council (Lot 1) and Dorset County Council (Lot 2). Somerset County Council (SCC) is leading the procurement of this Framework Agreement; however the evaluation of submissions relating to Lot 2 will consist of officers from Dorset County Council (DCC). Any call-off contracts that arise out of that Framework Agreement shall operate as a service concession and shall be for the provision of Enforcement Agent Services in respect of unpaid penalty charge notices (PCNs). Somerset County Council undertakes enforcement of on-street parking restrictions and off-street on behalf of the District Councils in the SCC administrative area. Enforcement of bus lanes by ANPR/CCTV is currently undertaken in two locations. Debt enforcement services are required to recover PCNs that remain outstanding following the receipt of the required statutory enforcement documentation by the registered keeper of the vehicle incurring the PCN. The approximate number of warrants issued annually is 2,500 but is not a guaranteed volume. Dorset County Council (DCC) undertakes enforcement of on-street parking restrictions and off-street on behalf of Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Council. Debt enforcement services are required to recover PCNs that remain outstanding following the receipt of the required statutory enforcement documentation by the registered keeper of the vehicle incurring the PCN. The current number of warrants issued annually is in the region of 1,000. The number is an approximation and should not be relied upon as a guaranteed level or volume.The Service shall be provided on a concessionary basis under the Framework Agreement. This means no price weighting will apply just quality as operating the Fee structure is to be in accordance with the relevant legislation, currently SI 1/2014 The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 and SI 1894/2013 Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013. Full details are provided in the ITT documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4366d8f-ff27-4805-905a-d1e0cebf38a7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £600,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BRISTOW & SUTOR; JACOBS; ROSS AND ROBERTS; RUNDLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75242110 - Bailiff services - 98351110 - Parking enforcement services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2018 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4366d8f-ff27-4805-905a-d1e0cebf38a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4366d8f-ff27-4805-905a-d1e0cebf38a7 12th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1d819c5-d8fc-e611-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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