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title: "Home Ownership Income Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06942f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Home Ownership Income Collection

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06942f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Places for People, is currently at the planning stage, with an opportunity titled "Home Ownership Income Collection". This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically collection agency services. The contract is intended to appoint an experienced provider to manage arrears related to home ownership, including rent and service charges, across various tenure types in the United Kingdom. Important deadlines include the tender submission end date on 25th June 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 18th June 2026. The award period concludes on 3rd August 2026, and the contract period is set from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2029, with potential extension possibilities up to 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in financial services and arrears management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, promoting competitive engagement. The contract’s value, projected at £390,000, along with its renewal options, makes it an attractive prospect for companies capable of providing high-quality service in compliance with UK sub-central government public authority standards. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their reach and establish a strong partnership with a prominent buying organisation in the UK housing sector.

## Notice

Places for People is seeking to appoint an experienced external provider to deliver an end-to-end Home Ownership arrears management service. The contract will cover the collection of homeowners' rent and service charges, including tracing, recovery and enforcement activity across all applicable tenures, such as shared ownership, leasehold and freehold service charges. The successful provider will be responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of an outsourced arrears management service, taking responsibility for day-to-day arrears casework. Places for People will retain strategic oversight, governance and accountability for vulnerable or complex cases, ensuring appropriate management and customer protection throughout the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract term is 3 years and subject to supplier performance, this may be extended for a further 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042288-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 08:42 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042288-2026
  8th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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