--- title: "UK7 Contract Details Notice for Debt Collection Services Procurement - Lot 1 Initial Collection" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2026-05-12" --- # UK7 Contract Details Notice for Debt Collection Services Procurement - Lot 1 Initial Collection Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0599e4.json) ## Summary The Home Office has concluded a procurement process for the provision of debt collection services, specifically targeting early-stage recovery activities. The contract titled "UK7 Contract Details Notice for Debt Collection Services Procurement - Lot 1 Initial Collection" was awarded to Oriel Collections Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cheltenham. This contract falls under the services category and encompasses non-legal attempts to recover outstanding debts owed to the Home Office, including contacting debtors via telephone, email, and letter, along with payment plan negotiations. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition, adhering to the procurement guidelines stipulated in UK legislation under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is set to run from 23 April 2026 to 20 July 2029, with a potential extension up to 19 July 2030, if necessary. The Home Office, located in London, is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection services, especially those equipped to engage in initial, non-legal debt recovery processes. SME entities like Oriel Collections Ltd are particularly well-positioned to compete, given their ability to tailor and swiftly implement contact and negotiation strategies that can enhance recovery rates and streamline debtor payment processes. The active engagement in a competitive open procurement environment allows such businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term partnerships with major government departments like the Home Office. Companies with a keen focus on debtor engagement, tracing, and repayment management will find an excellent growth avenue through such public procurement opportunities. ## Notice This is an Below Threshold concession contract under the Procurement Act 2023. This Contract Details Notice relates to Debt Collection Services Lot 1 - Initial Collection, which covers early-stage debt recovery activity, including debtor contact by telephone, email, and letter; negotiation of payment plans; and non-legal recovery of outstanding debt owed to the Home Office. ### Lot Information Initial Collection Renewal: The contract will include an implementation and mobilisation period, with services expected to commence by the end of April 2026. A single optional 1-year extension is available, which may be exercised to ensure continuity of service during reprocurement or in response to operational or policy changes. Litigation and Enforcement This lot covers litigation, legal escalation and enforcement services, including issuing proceedings, obtaining court judgments, and taking enforcement action to recover debts on behalf of the Home Office. Renewal: The contract will include an implementation and mobilisation period, with services expected to commence by the end of April 2026. A single optional 1-year extension is available, which may be exercised to ensure continuity of service during reprocurement or in response to operational or policy changes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043341-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 20 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £501,636 | | Contracts value | £244,151 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active, Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | MORIARTY LAW; ORIEL COLLECTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 75231240 - Probation services - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 75242100 - Public-order services - 75242110 - Bailiff services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79940000 - Collection agency services - 79941000 - Toll-collection services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043341-2026 - 10 Apr 2026 at 15:51 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032979-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 09:27 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028280-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027223-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 15:49 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021448-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 13:08 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021318-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021018-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021013-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 18:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018171-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 18:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018170-2026 - 29 Sep 2025 at 14:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060591-2025 - 15 Sep 2025 at 08:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056413-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043341-2026 12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032979-2026 10th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028280-2026 27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027223-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021448-2026 10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021318-2026 10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021018-2026 9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021013-2026 9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018171-2026 27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018170-2026 27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060591-2025 29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056413-2025 15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16045 ## Notice URLs - http://www.orielcollections.co.uk - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.procurementpathway.civilservice.gov.uk/documents/template/pa-2023-procurement-specific-questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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