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title: "Enforcement Agency Services"
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# Enforcement Agency Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76308607-82cc-4763-8cf2-7fef0d89b6e5

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## Summary

Torbay Council is seeking a single experienced and accredited provider for Enforcement Agency Services, with a total contract value of £6,000,000, targeting various debt areas including Council Tax and Business Rates. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract effective from 24th October 2019 and running until 23rd October 2023. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 30th August 2019. This opportunity is located in Torquay, England, and falls within the administration, defence, and social security services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses adept in enforcement agency services, particularly those specialising in debt recovery and legal enforcement. Companies capable of handling Council Tax, parking penalties, and court work would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, as this project supports public sector debt recovery efforts, it may appeal to both established large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Torbay Council is looking to work in collaboration with a single experienced and accredited Provider of Enforcement Agency Services to improve collection rates across the following debt areas: 1 Lot 1 * Council Tax * Business Rates and Business Improvement District Debts (BIDS) * Parking Penalty Charge Notices * Sundry Debts and Housing Benefit Overpayments * Commercial Rent Arrears * Execution of Arrest Warrants 2 Lot 2 The Council is also looking for a Provider of Enforcement Agency Services to undertake County Court and High Court work across multiple debt types, and provide High Court Sheriff Services. This may include processing a debt from the issue of pre-proceedings documentation through to enforcing judgement. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd137bde-940f-46b5-8f0e-9e68c826d2c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2019 - 23 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON (HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 79940000 - Collection agency services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd137bde-940f-46b5-8f0e-9e68c826d2c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd137bde-940f-46b5-8f0e-9e68c826d2c7
  30th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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