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title: "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034824"
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# Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034824

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a public procurement process for the "Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES)" project, anticipated to operate across all Crown Courts in England and Wales. This procurement is categorised in the law-courts-related administrative services industry, with specific classification under CPV code 75231100 and additional classification for bailiff services under CPV code 75242110. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with full tenders due by 19th December 2023. The open procedure is being utilised for this service-oriented procurement, aimed at providing national debt collection and enforcement services for defendants in receipt of legal aid. The contract's total estimated value is £14,000,000, with an original duration of 48 months and an optional extension of up to 24 months. The procurement process is being managed via the Ministry of Justice's eSourcing Portal.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in debt collection, legal enforcement, and administrative services related to the court system. Companies that offer comprehensive debt management solutions, possess robust digital systems for portfolio management, and can adhere to government standards, including Cyber Essentials Plus certification, are well-positioned to compete. The Ministry of Justice requires suppliers to manage national debt collection effectively and ensure compliance with legal aid means testing requirements. This contract represents a substantial opportunity due to its scale, duration, and the potential for extension, making it highly attractive for experienced and large-scale debt collection agencies.

## Notice

The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in Crown Court. The services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the delivery of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) - Debt Collection and Enforcement Services (DCES) for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The supplier will provide national debt collection and enforcement services in relation to monies owed by means tested defendants who are in receipt of legal aid in respect of a case to be heard, or a case that has been heard and resulted in a conviction, in Crown Court. The services covers all Crown Courts in England and Wales.

Renewal: The original contract duration will be 48 months with a potential to extend for a maximum of a further 24 months. The estimated value given above includes the optional renewal period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025357-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTIS CREDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025357-2024
- 8 Nov 2023 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033013-2023
- 13 Jun 2023 at 07:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016647-2023
- 1 Jun 2023 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015542-2023
- 20 Jun 2022 at 09:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016767-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/information-access-rights/foi/foi-s43-exemptions.pdf
- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractfinder.businesslink,gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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