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title: "Enforcement Agent, Debt Collection and Tracing Services"
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# Enforcement Agent, Debt Collection and Tracing Services

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4e7d8d4-a858-4c36-abeb-c1c0b23a7195

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of enforcement agent, debt collection, and tracing services, with the intention of establishing a framework of three service providers. This procurement is classified under "Bailiff services" and pertains to the services required for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Council Tax, Business Rates, and other debts owed to the Council. The tender was published on 15th March 2017, and the submission period ends on 10th April 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and will last until 31st August 2021. The location for the services is the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in enforcement, debt collection, and related services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive debt recovery solutions, including tracing individuals with outstanding debts, are well-positioned to compete. Successful participation in this procurement process could lead to long-term contracts, contributing to the growth and sustainability of firms in the procurement and financial services sector.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to establish a framework of 3 service providers who are able to provide ALL of the following services on a concession basis - Enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates in respect of Liability Orders obtained by the Council. Enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of unpaid Penalty Charge Notices in respect of Warrants of Execution obtained by the Council and other Local Authorities with which it has a processing agreement. Debt Collection services for the collection of debts owed to the Council including but not limited to sundry debtors and former tenant arrears (pre and post court action) Tracing services in respect of people with an outstanding debt to the Council who have left their address and not provided the Council with a new or forwarding address

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6b0f5b-faec-4f9b-bc11-62ebc20e2a0b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6b0f5b-faec-4f9b-bc11-62ebc20e2a0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b6b0f5b-faec-4f9b-bc11-62ebc20e2a0b
  15th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=242982072
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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