--- title: "Enforcement Agent Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-25" --- # Enforcement Agent Services Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9521a13-445b-42b4-a103-a3ff68b591d4.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Enforcement Agent Services" has been conducted by Liverpool City Council to provide debt collection services across various categories such as Council Tax, Business Rates, and Commercial Rent, among others. The contract, valued at £7.5 million, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, taking place within England. This bidding process followed an open procedure format and is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Bristow & Sutor, CDER Group, Jacobs Enforcement Ltd, and Newlyn Plc. The tender, under the CPV classification for collection agency services, was published on 30 October 2024, with the tender window closing on 16 December 2024. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in enforcement and debt recovery services, particularly those with experience in handling a variety of public sector debts. Although the contract is not specifically marked for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a large or medium scale operation that can demonstrate robust operational capabilities and compliance with the procurement standards would be aligned to pursue similar opportunities. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint within public sector contracts, boosting their credibility and revenue streams from secured, long-term engagements. ## Notice Concession contract for enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of the following debt types: Council Tax Non-Domestic Rates (also known as Business Rates) Levies imposed by Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Commercial Rent Housing Benefit Overpayment Social Care Charging Parking Fines Sundry debts Interested parties will need to meet the requirements of the procurement documents available through ProContract at the link below. Volumes of cases referred to agents can not be guaranteed through the life of the contract, indicative volumes are however provided in the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b65e1d-169a-4f20-b113-6cba9af6d77f | | 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 | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,500,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | DUE NORTH LIMITED | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BRISTOW & SUTOR; CDER GROUP; JACOBS ENFORCEMENT LTD, TRADING AS JACOBS; NEWLYN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b65e1d-169a-4f20-b113-6cba9af6d77f - 5 Dec 2024 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb57d316-9384-458d-9f90-52ea1bb1e79c - 18 Nov 2024 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb57d316-9384-458d-9f90-52ea1bb1e79c - 5 Nov 2024 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182de242-53db-4cb9-9390-374088918f79 - 30 Oct 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfd76c1-f494-4e21-b12f-bd192a887d88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b65e1d-169a-4f20-b113-6cba9af6d77f 25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb57d316-9384-458d-9f90-52ea1bb1e79c 5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182de242-53db-4cb9-9390-374088918f79 5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfd76c1-f494-4e21-b12f-bd192a887d88 30th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0abaaefa-ec92-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Link to advert in ProContract - http://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035199-2024 Link to Find a Tender Service Concession Notice - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0abaaefa-ec92-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Link to advert in ProContract ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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