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title: "Enforcement Agent Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Enforcement Agent Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2a4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Liverpool City Council involves concession contracts for enforcement agent services, focusing on the collection and enforcement of various debt types including Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Commercial Rent, and Parking Fines. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and is intended to appoint up to four enforcement agents to cover the UK region. The process has reached the award stage, with significant details documented as of 25th April 2025. Although the procurement phase is complete, the initial tender stages began on 30th October 2024, with deadlines amended several times, ultimately closing on 16th December 2024. The contract spans an initial term of 3 years, with potential extension up to 24 months, and is projected to be worth £9.5 million.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enforcement agencies, particularly those capable of dealing with municipal and non-domestic debt recovery. It benefits businesses aligned with Liverpool City Council's criteria, such as adherence to Ministry of Justice standards and membership with the Enforcement Conduct Board. Large agencies and SMEs in the enforcement sector stand to gain by delivering services in compliance with national fee regulations and certification standards. Interested parties had to participate through electronic submission methods, ensuring full engagement in Liverpool's strategic fiscal management endeavours.

## Notice

Concession contracts for enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of the following debt types: Council Tax Non-Domestic Rates (also known as Business Rates) Levies imposed by Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Commercial Rent Housing Benefit Overpayment Social Care Charging Parking Fines Sundry debts

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has undertaken a procurement exercise and awarded contracts for enforcement agent services for the collection and enforcement of debts owed to Liverpool City Council. The Council has appointed four agents to provide the services. The contract length has an initial term of 3 years with an extension option of up to 24 months. All values mentioned in this notice are estimated for the maximum 5 year contract term. Actual values will be dependant on the number of cases handled by each agent and the debt recovered. Enforcement agent services are required for the collection and enforcement of the following debt types: Council Tax Non-Domestic Rates (also known as Business Rates) Levies imposed by Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Commercial Rent Housing Benefit Overpayment Social Care Charging Parking Fines Sundry debts Volumes of cases referred to agents are not guaranteed through the life of the contract, indicative volumes were however provided in the procurement documents. Additional information: The contracts have an option to extend for up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017084-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,375,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOW & SUTOR; CDER GROUP; JACOBS ENFORCEMENT; NEWLYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017084-2025
- 9 Dec 2024 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039636-2024
- 3 Dec 2024 at 18:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038977-2024
- 18 Nov 2024 at 16:19 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037247-2024
- 5 Nov 2024 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035747-2024
- 30 Oct 2024 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035199-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0abaaefa-ec92-ef11-8130-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0abaaefa-ec92-ef11-8130-005056b64545

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