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title: "HMCTS Aproved Enforcement Agencies Lot 6"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# HMCTS Aproved Enforcement Agencies Lot 6

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99215e6-db3b-4aa5-a8ec-67a0fa35e467

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 6" contract, which is pivotal for providing justice services across the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves the use of Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEAs) to execute Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest. With an open procurement method, the process was undertaken through an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract period extends from 24th January 2020 to 28th February 2029, valued at £18,577,664 GBP. This contract forms part of an essential strategy to ensure the continuity of enforcement services critical to the department's financial operation and enforcement capabilities.

The extended contract period and significant budget present substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in enforcement and justice services. Companies like Marston Limited, the current supplier, can leverage this opportunity to enhance service delivery capacity and explore further innovative practices in the execution of court orders without incurring costs to the Ministry. Businesses well-suited to compete in this space should have expertise in legal enforcement, financial recovery, and capability to operate efficiently within the statutory frameworks governing recovery and arrest warrants.

## 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 total contract value is expected to remain below the original advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872bf337-c41d-4ea6-a3e4-07da8a07f5bd |
| 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 | £18,577,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,577,664 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872bf337-c41d-4ea6-a3e4-07da8a07f5bd
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872bf337-c41d-4ea6-a3e4-07da8a07f5bd
- 10 Jun 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872bf337-c41d-4ea6-a3e4-07da8a07f5bd

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