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title: "PROVISION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENT SERVICES - THE RECOVERY OF COUNCIL TAX, BUSINESS RATES, OVERPAID BENEFIT AND SUNDRY DEBTS"
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# PROVISION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENT SERVICES - THE RECOVERY OF COUNCIL TAX, BUSINESS RATES, OVERPAID BENEFIT AND SUNDRY DEBTS

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3256fe-2e76-4cb7-92ab-c19014fc82ee

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking to appoint two contractors for the provision of enforcement agent services, focusing on the recovery of council tax, business rates, overpaid benefits, and sundry debts. This procurement, classified under collection agency services, is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £1,092,000. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Tenderers were invited to submit their proposals by 7th January 2022, with the opportunity publicly advertised on the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the enforcement services sector, particularly those capable of managing the demands of collecting debts for public authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially if they have experience in similar service contracts. The division into two lots allows for increased participation from various suppliers, encouraging diverse proposals that cater to the council's specific needs.

## Notice

Folkestone & Hythe District Council wishes to appoint two (2) Contractors for the provision enforcement agent services (concession agreement), the services will cover the recovery of council tax, business rates, overpaid benefit and sundry debts. The requirement is split into two Lots and tenderers are welcome to tender for one or both lots, however the council will only. The opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal (ref no. DN585446 ) and can be accessed by via the e-tendering webpage, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35704be7-c412-4fe0-825c-f79a62afd4d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,092,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,092,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CDER GROUP; NEWLYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35704be7-c412-4fe0-825c-f79a62afd4d3
- 2 Dec 2021 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886bb6d5-6099-48f6-810c-90850b2074ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35704be7-c412-4fe0-825c-f79a62afd4d3
  21st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/886bb6d5-6099-48f6-810c-90850b2074ab
  2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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