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title: "PP18001 - Enforcement Agents"
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# PP18001 - Enforcement Agents

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9beff1a3-2902-4fa5-818c-9654279aa38e

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## Summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council has initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "PP18001 - Enforcement Agents," intended to serve Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council, and itself. This contract focuses on the provision of certified debt recovery services to manage the collection of various debts, including Council Tax and Penalty Charge Notices, over a contract period from December 1, 2018, to November 30, 2021. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code 75242110 for Bailiff services, is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on July 20, 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in debt recovery and enforcement services, particularly those that specialise in municipalities and local authority contracts. Companies with proven experience in working with similar councils will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement involves multiple lots, allowing suppliers to opt for specific areas of service, enhancing avenues for both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enter the market and foster growth in the public sector.

## Notice

City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. The Authorities require certificated debt recovery companies (Enforcement Agents) to undertake the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, BIDs, County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Sundry Debts and Penalty Charge Notices (PCN's). The companies selected must have the proven capacity and demonstrate that they have similar experience with other Metropolitan or Unitary Councils similar in characteristics to The Authorities that will be party to this contract. This procurement is split into Lots as follows: * Lot 1 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments * Lot 2 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Penalty Charge Notices * Lot 3 - Second referral Enforcement Agent Collection Service for unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates Lot 1 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments The Authorities require a contract for the collection of unpaid collection of Council Tax, Non- Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), County and High Court Judgements and Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery and Collection Agent for Sundry Debts, including housing benefit overpayments. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to at least two companies as the primary providers. The current contract is due to end 30 November 2018. City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, South Staffordshire District Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Lot 2 - Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Penalty Charge Notices The Authorities require a contract for the collection of unpaid PCN's. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to two companies. The current contract expires 30 November 2018. City of Wolverhampton Council are procuring this contract on behalf of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Lot 3 - Second Referral Enforcement Agents for the Collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates The Authorities require a contract for second referral collection of unpaid collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates. It is the Authorities intention to award contracts to deliver these services to up to two companies as secondary providers. Additional information: Tenderers must allow sufficient time to upload all documents for their submisison.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba286449-8dce-4264-8a3c-69fe076783ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOW & SUTOR; JACOBS; NEWLYN; RUNDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba286449-8dce-4264-8a3c-69fe076783ec
- 20 Jun 2018 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3912e5a-80e0-42ab-a46f-504ebcee9dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba286449-8dce-4264-8a3c-69fe076783ec
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3912e5a-80e0-42ab-a46f-504ebcee9dc5
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
  Link

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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