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title: "P0439_2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments - AWARD"
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# P0439_2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a92af7-70eb-4cf4-b4be-f6c120ed6a99

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the award stage for the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments. The contract, valued at £720,000 and classified under the Environmental Services industry category, will be held by Enforcement Bailiffs Ltd and Equita. The four-year contract period begins on 1st September 2024 and will end on 31st August 2028. Services will be delivered in the West Midlands region, with the procurement process managed through an open procedure, using the council's e-tendering system in-tend. The deadline for tender submissions was 17th June 2024 at noon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental protection and safety services, particularly those capable of handling the complexities of unauthorised encampments and evictions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, enabling them to secure long-term contracts and enhance their service portfolios. Companies that can efficiently manage site visits, serve legal documents, and oversee evictions will be well-suited to compete for this contract and benefit from steady work over the next four years.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments There is a requirement to: o Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork. o Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit. o Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council. o Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. This is effectively a formal eviction under common law or statute or Court Order and may require vehicle(s) to tow caravans, etc. from the site to a nearby road. All evictions are undertaken with WMP present to ensure there is no breach of the peace. o Obtaining relevant information to enable identification of members of the encampment to enable the Council to take further legal action where appropriate. Relevant information may include Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage. o To provide for the removal of unauthorised encampments from Council land in line with the joint protocol between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police The Framework Agreement will be awarded up to 3 supplier(s) The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) commencing 1st September 2024. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by Noon on 17th June 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c2c271-2aa2-4e1e-9350-a6c16a55fe5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ENFORCEMENT BAILIFFS; EQUITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services
- 90714600 - Environmental security control services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c2c271-2aa2-4e1e-9350-a6c16a55fe5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c2c271-2aa2-4e1e-9350-a6c16a55fe5d
  29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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