--- title: "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2023-06-13" --- # Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d06a3e69-cb6a-4b18-8d76-d753a2cfbb1f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Justice has released a tender titled "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)" in the law-courts-related administrative services category. The procurement process involves providing debt collection and enforcement services for the Legal Aid Agency covering all Crown Courts in England and Wales. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage, with a tender period ending on July 17, 2023. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2024, lasting for an initial 48 months with a possible extension of up to 24 months. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in debt collection and enforcement services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses across various regions in the United Kingdom can participate as delivery addresses include North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, and Wales. The Ministry of Justice, acting as the buying organisation, emphasizes the importance of data handling, security, and information assurance compliance, requiring potential suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification. ## Notice This procurement is for the delivery of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) - Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The Supplier will be required to provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in the Crown Court. The Services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales. The Supplier will be responsible for the collection and enforcement of Legal Aid Contributions which requires case management, collection, enforcement and refund of monies where appropriate. The Supplier must keep individuals fully engaged throughout the lifetime of the debt. LEGAL AID MEANS TEST REVIEW - Current estimates suggest that Crown Court Means Testing policy changes resulting from the Legal Aid Means Test Review consultation are likely to be implemented around Spring 2025, during the life of this Contract. The Authority reserves the right to change the requirements under this Contract, especially in respect of the thresholds and provisions for calculating the contributions as well as the forecasted volumes of work and administrative costs, to reflect the outcomes of the Legal Aid Means Test Review (MTR). The Supplier will be required to implement changes to its digital systems and processes in accordance with the outcomes of the Legal Aid Means Test Review (each such Change being an MTR Change). Further information is provided in the Invitation to Tender documentation. This requirement is being competed under the Open Procedure. Please note that this is not a call for Expressions of Interest and potential suppliers are therefore required to submit their full tender in accordance with the instructions in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Instructions for Bidders document. The Cabinet Office has introduced mandatory requirements relating to data handling, security, and information assurance in Government contracts. Information, systems, equipment and processes must be protected and Government suppliers must provide an appropriate level of security. Please note that this is a mandatory requirement that suppliers must hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification. The original contract duration will be 48 months with a potential to extend for a maximum of a further 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a52e7e-e0c1-4a35-a8ec-a1706a83f967 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,200,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services - 75242110 - Bailiff services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a52e7e-e0c1-4a35-a8ec-a1706a83f967 - 1 Jun 2023 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a52e7e-e0c1-4a35-a8ec-a1706a83f967 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a52e7e-e0c1-4a35-a8ec-a1706a83f967 13th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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