--- title: "EPU2324-01 - Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-18" --- # EPU2324-01 - Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923beb2-c940-45fe-80e9-e37302632467.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for a Support Services Framework in Managing Unauthorised Encampments. The contract, starting in July 2023, aims to address unauthorised encampments mainly on Council-owned land. The procurement method is Other, with a tender deadline of June 9th, 2023, and the contract period spans from July 2023 to June 2024. This tender opportunity from Birmingham City Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide enforcement services for managing unauthorised encampments. Businesses offering bailiff services in the West Midlands area, with experience in eviction procedures and working with different ethnic groups, would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (The Council) as the largest single local authority in the UK regularly experiences instances of unauthorised encamping mostly by members of the travelling community. These encampments regularly occur on park land and other public open spaces, mostly owned by the Council. This also includes unauthorised encampments established on our transit site. The Council requires a framework of supplier(s) for the provision of enforcement agents / certified bailiffs to support the management of unauthorised encampments (the removal of encampments on Council owned land, typically established by Gypsies and various Traveller ethnic groupings). This contract will be for a period of 1 year commencing July 2023. The Council is looking to appoint up to two suppliers as part of a framework agreement, to ensure contingency of service delivery. The method of work allocation is covered in the section below entitled 'Allocation of Work'. It should be noted that there is no guarantee of a specific level of work being allocated. Unauthorised Encampments Provision of certified bailiff / enforcement agent to act on behalf of and in support of the Council: 1. 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 (forms provided), conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork. 2. 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. 3. Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council. 4. 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. 5. 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 VRM details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage. A relevant data sharing agreement may be necessary to enable sharing of such information. Allocation of Work The Council will seek where possible to allocate the services to the appointed suppliers on an equal case allocation footing. Although where an incumbent supplier(s) has already been appointed an existing case(s) to engage with a traveller group previously, the Council reserves the right to retain their involvement due to... 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/7ba7a688-87d3-436a-b192-b644b22c5b8b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75242110 - Bailiff services ## Release History - 18 May 2023 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba7a688-87d3-436a-b192-b644b22c5b8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ba7a688-87d3-436a-b192-b644b22c5b8b 18th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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