---
title: "Trace and Process Serve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049287"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049287"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049287.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049287.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2024-08-21"
---

# Trace and Process Serve

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049287

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049287)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049287.json)

## Summary

The Insolvency Service is inviting tenders for the provision of Trace and Process Serve services, falling under the Administration, Defence and Social Security Services industry category. This public procurement process, currently at the tender stage, involves tracing agents to assist with contacting directors and bankrupts, as well as process serving identified subjects across the UK and internationally. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 1st January 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 20th September 2024, and the award period starting from 21st September 2024. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive opportunity for interested parties.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tracing and process serving services, both domestically and internationally. Companies with capabilities in nationwide and international tracing, field tracing, and process serving would find this contract particularly well-suited to their skills. The requirement for asset reports and the potential for contract renewal upon expiry present additional business expansion possibilities. With the submission method specified as electronic and detailed information available on the Insolvency Service’s tender portal, this tender provides a clear path for qualified businesses to compete effectively.

## Notice

The Insolvency Service, wishes to procure the provision of Trace and Process Serve services. The Authority requires "tracing agents" to assist with contacting directors and bankrupts, and in certain cases "process serve" identified subjects both nationally across the UK, and Internationally.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract requires all of the following services within one organisation: * Desk based tracing of subjects Nationwide (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Crown dependencies of Channel Island and Isle of Man). * Field/Physical based tracing where required, Nationwide. * Process serving of identified subjects Nationwide; as part of the standard fixed fee, it is expected that up to three visits may be required - these may be two different addresses within a 10-mile radius of each other, issuing witness statements/affidavit documents as required. * Desk based tracing of subjects International (Whole world). * Process serving of identified subjects internationally; issuing witness statements/affidavit documents as required. * Asset Reports.

Options: Allow for extensions 2 further 12 month periods.

Renewal: Contracted will be renewed upon expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026649-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026649-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/insolvencyservice/aspx/Home

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049287. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049287.json.