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title: "Collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, Civil Parking & Bus Lane Enforcement Debt and other Council Debt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f7e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-05-13"
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# Collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, Civil Parking & Bus Lane Enforcement Debt and other Council Debt

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7e9

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the title "Collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, Civil Parking & Bus Lane Enforcement Debt and other Council Debt". This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to parking enforcement services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £2,385,000, signed on 16 February 2022. The awarded contracts involve active suppliers, Marston Holdings & Bristor & Sutor, for the administration of debt collection across the UK, particularly in the Middlesbrough area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in debt collection and enforcement services, offering a chance to engage with a local authority's revenue collection operations. Companies that specialise in recovery services, enforcement agency operations, or related administrative capabilities would be well-suited to compete. The potential for contract extensions further indicates sustained engagement over the next few years, making this an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their business in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council, working as a single authority, intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to reduce the costs of collection and ensure a high quality enforcement service is provided. The Service Provider will be expected to administer collection of all debts assigned.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council, working as a single authority, intends to maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options, to reduce the costs of collection and ensure a high quality enforcement service is provided. The Service Provider will be expected to administer collection of all debts assigned.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions available after the initial term

Renewal: Two further 12 month extensions available upon expiry of initial 3 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012498-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,385,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON HOLDINGS & BRISTOR & SUTOR; MARSTON HOLDINGS & BRISTOW & SUTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012498-2022
- 18 Nov 2021 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028794-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org/

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