--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0459b4.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has completed the tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments. The agreement, classified under "Land management services" and "Bailiff services," is categorised as a services procurement within the CPV code 70332100. The contract, worth £720,000, will span four years, commencing on 1st September 2024 and involves conducting site visits, welfare assessments, serving legal documents, and managing evictions. The open procurement method ensured that the process was accessible to numerous potential suppliers, resulting in the selection of Enforcement Bailiffs Ltd T/A Quality Bailiffs and Equita Limited as suppliers. The framework agreement aims to address unauthorised encampments in the UKG31 region, under the Council's protocols involving West Midlands Police. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in enforcement services to collaborate with Birmingham City Council and contribute to maintaining public order. The framework structure allows for multiple suppliers, enhancing competitive business prospects and service diversity. Companies involved in land management, enforcement, and legal services will find this contractual opportunity particularly beneficial for growth, given the comprehensive scope that includes site assessments, legal documentation, and physical evictions. The selection criteria focusing on quality, social value, and pricing ensure that suppliers delivering high standards at competitive costs will thrive in this long-term contractual arrangement. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised EncampmentsThere is a requirement to:* Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork.* Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit.* Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council.* Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised EncampmentsThere is a requirement to:* Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork.* Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit.* Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council.* Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. This is effectively a formal eviction under common law or statute or Court Order and may require vehicle(s) to tow caravans, etc. from the site to a nearby road. All evictions are undertaken with WMP present to ensure there is no breach of the peace.* Obtaining relevant information to enable identification of members of the encampment to enable the Council to take further legal action where appropriate. Relevant information may include Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage.* To provide for the removal of unauthorised encampments from Council land in line with the joint protocol between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands PoliceThe Framework Agreement will be awarded up to 3 supplier(s) The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) commencing 1st September 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038539-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £720,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £720,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ENFORCEMENT BAILIFFS LTD T/A QUALITY BAILIFFS; EQUITA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services - 75242110 - Bailiff services - 98380000 - Dog kennel services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038539-2024 - 15 May 2024 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015414-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.finditinbirmingham.com - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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