--- title: "P0439_2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-15" --- # P0439_2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d248bcf6-728a-42a4-b0ee-2fe35d29c1fd.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has issued a tender titled "P0439_2024 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments" in the Land Management Services category. The procurement process involves establishing a Framework Agreement to provide various services related to unauthorised encampments, such as site visits, serving legal documents, evictions, and information gathering. The deadline for tender submissions is on 17th June 2024, with the procurement stage being an Open Procedure. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2024 and last for 4 years. This tender by Birmingham City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the enforcement services industry to participate and potentially secure a contract for providing services for unauthorised encampments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands region, particularly those specialised in bailiff services, would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Businesses interested in tendering for this opportunity can register with the Council's e-tendering system and submit their bids by the specified deadline to be considered for the contract. ## 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 Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5632047d-91fb-442c-b473-ce65416fe318 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 15 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services - 75242110 - Bailiff services ## Release History - 15 May 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5632047d-91fb-442c-b473-ce65416fe318 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5632047d-91fb-442c-b473-ce65416fe318 15th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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