---
title: "Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0527af"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0527af.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-28"
---

# Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0527af

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Enforcement Agency Services to Sefton," with an industry focus on community, social, and personal services. This process is set within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region of Sefton (UKD73). It is a planned tender process preparing to employ service providers from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of one additional year. A future notice is expected around 1st September 2025. The aim is to engage an enforcement agency to manage the recovery of debts related to parking fines, council tax, non-domestic rates, and miscellaneous debts under a services procurement category.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly for businesses specialising in enforcement agency and debt collection services. Firms with experience in handling local authorities’ debt recovery, particularly in community-focused service provisions, will find this tender to be well-suited to their expertise. The extended contract period also allows businesses to establish long-term governmental partnerships, which can enhance credibility and lead to further business prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

Sefton Council is seeking to secure service providers for the purpose of Enforcement Agent & Debt Collection Services within the Borough of Sefton for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 plus an option to extend, for a further one year term. The enforcement agency will recover debts in relation to parking fines, council tax, non-domestic rates and sundry etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028015-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 10:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028015-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028015-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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