---
title: "ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064919"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064919

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has completed a procurement process titled "ESPH AB WDC Enforcement Agent (ESPH706 CDS)" to secure contractors for providing Enforcement Agent services. The procurement pertains to the collection of council tax, non-domestic rates, and rents, specifically outside the Wealden area. The procurement falls under the services industry category, more precisely within collection agency services (CPV 79940000). The process utilised a limited competition method and is part of a concession special regime, which was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28th January 2026 and is set to run until 31st July 2027, with an optional one-year extension possible. The awarded suppliers are Marston (Holdings) Limited and Rundle & Co. Limited, both delivering services primarily in the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the publication of contract details on 5th February 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in enforcement and collection agency services. Companies like Marston (Holdings) Limited and Rundle & Co. Limited, which vary in size but are both experienced in such services, were deemed suitable to fulfil the requirements. The opportunity for extended service provision through the optional renewal also enhances long-term business growth potential. SMEs with proficient management of similar contracts or large enterprises with comprehensive resources can leverage this contract strategically to bolster their service portfolios in the enforcement and collection domain within the public sector. Businesses adept at navigating limited competition procurements could find this an advantageous segment for expansion.

## Notice

Wealden District Council is seeking a contractor to provide Enforcement Agent services to collect council tax, non-domestic rates and rents outside of the Wealden area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010552-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MARSTON (HOLDINGS; RUNDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010552-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010552-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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