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title: "Milton Keynes Council - Provision of Enforcement Agent Services"
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# Milton Keynes Council - Provision of Enforcement Agent Services

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e470924-f7b4-4670-a451-6321b96268dc

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Places for People Group Limited and involves the provision of Enforcement Agent Services for Milton Keynes Council and several partner councils, including West Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire, and others. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, falls under the civic-amenity services category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract effective from 1 December 2021 through to 1 December 2025. This procurement was executed through a selective method with a restricted procedure and the tender period concluded on 5 November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the enforcement and collection services sector, especially those capable of managing diverse types of debt including council tax, business rates, and parking penalties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they have already met the minimum criteria set by the procurement hub's Dynamic Purchasing System. Companies like Marston (Holdings) Limited and Bristow & Sutor, who specialise in such services, are currently involved, indicating a need for competition from businesses that can provide efficient enforcement solutions across various local authority contexts.

## Notice

Joint procurement of Milton Keynes Council, West Northamptonshire Unitary Council, North Northamptonshire Unitary Council, Horsham District Council (New Partner), Cambridgeshire County Council and any future partner of the Revenues and Benefits Partnership or wider Lead Council Partnership throughout the duration of the agreement sought Provision of Enforcement Agent Services which included: Council Tax Business Rates Business Improvement District levy Sundry Debt including Adult Social Care Penalty Charge Notices for Parking Former Tenants Arrears Housing Benefit Overpayments Commercial Rent Arrears All Suppliers invited to this opportunity have passed the minimum requirements of the Procurement hub's Enforcement Agency Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) OJEU Reference Number 2019/S 107-261456.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ee788-cb43-44d1-8862-a42c249fec50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOW & SUTOR; MARSTON (HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98350000 - Civic-amenity services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2021 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ee788-cb43-44d1-8862-a42c249fec50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ee788-cb43-44d1-8862-a42c249fec50
  4th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=629732521
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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