--- title: "Market Engagement for Enforcement Agency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Market Engagement for Enforcement Agency Services Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab4f.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking Enforcement Agency Services, explicitly focusing on areas such as Revenue and Benefits, Parking, and other corporate debt, categorised under Collection Agency Services. The planned contract period spans from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030. A Market Engagement Day is scheduled for Friday, 10th July 2026, held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with participation details available on the Council's e-procurement portal. Interested suppliers are required to express their intent and submit a Market Engagement Questionnaire by 8th July 2026, to participate in the engagement event, which aims to refine the procurement strategy. This strategic procurement process falls under the public authority sub-central government classification. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in collection agency services or allied operations. Participating businesses can potentially expand their public sector portfolio and tap into long-term contracts within a local government framework. Small to mid-sized enterprises with robust digital capabilities and prior experience in government contracts will find this particularly beneficial as it offers a structured environment with clear timelines and objectives. Engaging early by attending the Market Engagement Day could provide valuable insights into the Council’s procurement approach and offer a competitive advantage when the formal tendering process commences. ## Notice This is not a call for competition. The Council is conducting Pre-tender Market Engagement for the procurement of Enforcement Agency Services for: - Revenue and Benefits -Parking, and - other corporate debt Contact dates (estimated) 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030 Enforcement Agents Market Engagement Day The Council will be holding a Market Engagement Day Date - Friday 10 July Time - Slots between between 10:00 am-15:00 pm Location - Virtual via Microsoft Teams Market engagement documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to participate must: - Express interest via this notice; and - Complete and submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire Following submission, suppliers will be allocated an individual session slot, with joining details provided via Teams invitation. The purpose of this event is for the Council to obtain feedback and confirm expressions of interest from providers. This will help the Council to determine which procurement strategy is best suited for the contract. Participation is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation. ### Planning Information Enforcement Agents Market Engagement Day The Council will be holding a Market Engagement Day Date - Friday 10 July Time - Slots between between 10:00 am–15:00 pm Location - Virtual via Microsoft Teams Market engagement documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to participate must: - Express interest via In-tend; and - Complete and submit the Market Engagement Questionnaire by Wednesday 8th July, 12:00. Following submission, suppliers will be allocated an individual session slot, with joining details provided via Teams invitation. The purpose of this event is for the Council to obtain feedback and confirm expressions of interest from providers. This will help the Council to determine which procurement strategy is best suited for the contract. Participation is voluntary and will not form part of any future procurement evaluation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061385-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 14:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061385-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 14:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055351-2026 - 2 Jun 2026 at 10:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051819-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061385-2026 30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055351-2026 11th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051819-2026 2nd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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