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title: "External Enforcement Agents for collection of Council Tax and Business Rates"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# External Enforcement Agents for collection of Council Tax and Business Rates

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e9d6247-d8a4-4f3b-a672-381984063505

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed a procurement process for the provision of external enforcement agent services, aiming to collect council tax and business rates. This opportunity falls within the bailiff services category, as per CPV classification 75242110, and will be conducted across the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, culminating in an active award on 23rd July 2025, with its details published on 1st September 2025. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2030, with an estimated value of £1,995,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses involved in enforcement and debt collection services, particularly those capable of managing nationwide operations within the UK. Organisations such as Marston (Holdings) Limited, Newlyn PLC, and Reventus Limited have been successfully awarded this contract, indicating the need for proficient handling of enforcement logistics and compliance with governmental frameworks. Companies with robust infrastructure and experience in bailiff services are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth and to establish a foothold in public sector services.

## Notice

This is an award notice for Enforcement agents tendered via the CCS Framework agreement "RM6226 Debt Resolution Services, Lot 5: Enforcement Services". This tender opportunity is now closed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51302c64-b321-47e8-b247-f4c516355618 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,995,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,995,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON (HOLDINGS; NEWLYN; REVENTUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51302c64-b321-47e8-b247-f4c516355618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51302c64-b321-47e8-b247-f4c516355618
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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