--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-02-28" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1aa6f1c-4190-4ac4-ab84-7273195671c2.json) ## Summary The Somerset County Council is currently leading a procurement process for a four-year Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil Debt Enforcement Agent Services." This covers services for both Somerset and Dorset counties, classified under "Bailiff services" and also includes "Parking enforcement services." The tender is in the active planning stage with an open procurement method. Interested parties have until 10 April 2017 to submit their bids, with the contract commencing on 6 July 2017 and concluding on 5 July 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil debt enforcement and related services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may find this framework advantageous for securing contracts related to the enforcement of unpaid penalty charge notices (PCNs). With an annual estimate of 2,500 warrants for Somerset and 1,000 for Dorset, businesses capable of delivering high-quality enforcement agent services are well-suited to compete for this framework, providing a potential avenue for substantial business growth in local public sector contracts. ## Notice Somerset County Council and Dorset County Council are tendering for a four-year, two (2) Lot Framework Agreement for the provision of civil debt enforcement agency services to Somerset County Council (Lot 1) and Dorset County Council (Lot 2). Somerset County Council (SCC) is leading the procurement of this Framework Agreement; however the evaluation of submissions relating to Lot 2 will consist of officers from Dorset County Council (DCC). Any call-off contracts that arise out of that Framework Agreement shall operate as a service concession and shall be for the provision of Enforcement Agent Services in respect of unpaid penalty charge notices (PCNs). Somerset County Council undertakes enforcement of on-street parking restrictions and off-street on behalf of the District Councils in the SCC administrative area. Enforcement of bus lanes by ANPR/CCTV is currently undertaken in two locations. Debt enforcement services are required to recover PCNs that remain outstanding following the receipt of the required statutory enforcement documentation by the registered keeper of the vehicle incurring the PCN. The approximate number of warrants issued annually is 2,500 but is not a guaranteed volume. Dorset County Council (DCC) undertakes enforcement of on-street parking restrictions and off-street on behalf of Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Council. Debt enforcement services are required to recover PCNs that remain outstanding following the receipt of the required statutory enforcement documentation by the registered keeper of the vehicle incurring the PCN. The current number of warrants issued annually is in the region of 1,000. The number is an approximation and should not be relied upon as a guaranteed level or volume.The Service shall be provided on a concessionary basis under the Framework Agreement. This means no price weighting will apply just quality as operating the Fee structure is to be in accordance with the relevant legislation, currently SI 1/2014 The Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 and SI 1894/2013 Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013. Full details are provided in the ITT documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed29235-61fe-4cb1-85d8-209d61e76fc5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 28 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2017 - 5 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75242110 - Bailiff services - 98351110 - Parking enforcement services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed29235-61fe-4cb1-85d8-209d61e76fc5 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed29235-61fe-4cb1-85d8-209d61e76fc5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed29235-61fe-4cb1-85d8-209d61e76fc5 28th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b1d819c5-d8fc-e611-80dd-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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