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title: "Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool"
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# Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99077fb4-7385-4934-93ca-e6e4d5b2b3e3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Blackpool Council seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Direct Debit Collection & Management for Sport Blackpool." Classified under financial management consultancy services, this procurement is located in Blackpool, United Kingdom. It is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 8th January 2019, with a contract period set to commence on 1st February 2019 and run until 31st January 2023. The contract value is £185,000, with a minimum value of £120,000, following an open tender process that concluded on 12th December 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specializing in financial management and direct debit services. Companies that can offer bespoke solutions for direct debit collection are well-suited to compete in this space, especially considering the need to enhance revenue streams for Sport Blackpool. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should particularly consider this procurement, as they are encouraged to participate in the tendering process, thereby facilitating growth and expansion within this service sector.

## Notice

This Specification sets out the Council's requirements in respect of the procurement of a contract for direct debit collection and management. Sport Blackpool (SB) currently have 5,349 active direct debits totalling PS123,702 (Aug 18) of which PS71,604 (Aug 18) health & fitness subscriptions are collected monthly via direct debit. A further PS52,098 (Aug 18) is collected via swimming lessons (Learn2Swim), Active Blackpool (GP Referrals), NICAS (climbing lessons) & water sports (Paddlepower). Currently these direct debits are collected inhouse by the SB administration team. It is anticipated that the procurement of an external, bespoke direct debit collection agency will increase revenue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d7da82-bd90-4cc2-9843-ba1002639e13 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d7da82-bd90-4cc2-9843-ba1002639e13
- 9 Nov 2018 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0902a1-b5ee-4e0e-9611-e63037c5aa66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d7da82-bd90-4cc2-9843-ba1002639e13
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd0902a1-b5ee-4e0e-9611-e63037c5aa66
  9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=adac3149-bae1-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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