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title: "Provision of Enforcement and Debt Collection Services"
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buyer: "South Tyneside Council"
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# Provision of Enforcement and Debt Collection Services

Buyer: South Tyneside Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc78f453-f7cc-4c8c-ba9c-d83c8cd32fc4

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council initiated a tendering process for the "Provision of Enforcement and Debt Collection Services," aiming to improve efficiency in collecting council tax, non-domestic rates, and various debts. This open procurement, which follows an open procedure above the threshold, has a total value of £1,000,000. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2018, while the contract will be effective from 1st July 2018 until 30th June 2021, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement and debt collection services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored solutions to meet the council’s requirements. Businesses experienced in areas such as bailiff services and debt recovery may find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their operations within the public sector, especially through the provision of efficient and effective services to local authorities.

## Notice

The Council is looking to secure the provision of an efficient and effective Enforcement and Debt Collection Service and is looking to appoint one external Contractor. The successful contractor will undertake the collection of council tax, non-domestic rates; former tenant rent arrears, re-chargeable works and sundry debts (commercial rents and housing benefit overpayment) on behalf of the Council / Homes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed2971-6094-4c3f-b2d5-7f58d88a65bf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | South Tyneside Council |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Postcode area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Marston (Holdings) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed2971-6094-4c3f-b2d5-7f58d88a65bf
- 2 Feb 2018 at 11:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8321e524-c65f-4f01-9155-d85770a55435
- 1 Feb 2018 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8321e524-c65f-4f01-9155-d85770a55435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed2971-6094-4c3f-b2d5-7f58d88a65bf
  27th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8321e524-c65f-4f01-9155-d85770a55435
  2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org

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