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title: "Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Enforcement Actions for AHDB"
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# Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Enforcement Actions for AHDB

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04193dc-33fe-4b0f-a8c8-6eb9313b7a29

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## Summary

The tender titled "Provision of Legal Services relating to Debt Enforcement Actions for AHDB" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. It falls under the legal services category and is located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with applications open until 18 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will last for four years, inclusive of extension options. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £100,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This invitation presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in both civil and criminal enforcement, specifically in debt recovery. Businesses equipped to operate across multiple jurisdictions, including England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the services required, including handling statutory returns and legal reminders, firms with experience in public sector contracts or those capable of subcontracting may find this tender particularly suitable for growth.

## Notice

This document is an invitation to participate in a tender opportunity for the supply of legal services relating to civil and criminal enforcement, principally debt recovery for the Board and its subsidiary companies. The services are to be supplied for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months each, a break clause will be enforced after each year to assess and review performance. This tender opportunity is open to law firms who have the capability to provide such services, covering three jurisdictions; England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. We appreciate some suppliers may need to subcontract work in other jurisdictions. AHDB has a nucleus of levy payers who are reluctant to make statutory returns or to pay. Many of these do respond to its reminder process which includes letters before action from its providers of legal services. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d022ab36-f218-438a-b676-66f9b1506901 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d022ab36-f218-438a-b676-66f9b1506901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d022ab36-f218-438a-b676-66f9b1506901
  16th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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