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title: "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 3"
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# HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3a78319-14b7-4ada-8eb7-c48c573f88cb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice, located at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ, is overseeing a completed procurement process for the "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 3". This procurement falls under the justice services industry category, specifically bailiff services, with activities spanning the East and West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The open procurement method used is an "open procedure (above threshold)" with the tender phase ending on 5th August 2019. The contract period commenced on 24th January 2020 and is slated to conclude on 28th February 2029. The tender, tagged with an awardUpdate as of 14th November 2025, involves a contract valued at £41,368,859 GBP.

This procurement contract offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, as denoted by its suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with expertise in executing Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest, which contribute to the collection of court fines, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract's extensive time frame and significant financial value imply considerable stability and revenue potential for companies involved. Engaging with this contract could significantly enhance a business’s portfolio in government-related justice services, and the contract's scope suggests firms with regional capabilities in the East and West Midlands are particularly well-suited for involvement.

## Notice

HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs are predominately used to execute Warrants of Control but the current contract also allows them to execute Warrants of Arrest. Contracts need to be re-procured to secure continuity of approved enforcement services to enable collection of financial impositions. The monies collected by AEAs on behalf of HMCTS from defaulters provides significant income for the Department. Warrants of Control (WoC) are issued for purpose of levying goods to satisfy a fine ordered by a court - The AEAs collect the fines on behalf of HMCTS and are able to charge a recovery fee (set out in statute) directly from the defaulter, so there are no costs to HMCTS. Warrants of Arrest (WoA) are issued when a person has defaulted on payment of their court fine - The AEAs execute these on behalf of HMCTS and are paid a fixed fee. HMCTS uses this service in areas where it does not have the capacity to send Civilian Enforcement Officers (CEOs). The contract extension includes a 2 year extension as advertised, and a further 18 months extension. The estimated total contract value remains below the original advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,368,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,368,859 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JBW GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4
- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4
- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4
- 4 May 2021 at 15:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4
- 10 Jun 2020 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb2676e-da5f-4e43-8461-0b4d37860cd4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aa944e6-6e18-4cc6-b4dc-5e122d437f91
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2467c70-37a5-4865-84e5-88e00e2f490c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f5ac349-0c65-4e42-94c4-1b266738db7d
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