---
title: "Debt Enforcement Agents Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da69"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
---

# Debt Enforcement Agents Contract

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da69

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## Summary

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for the Debt Enforcement Agents Contract aimed at procuring Enforcement Agent Services. This process is intended to support the recovery of various debts, including unpaid Council Tax and Business Rates, starting in February 2027 when the existing contract expires. The consultation and planning involve a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 18 August 2026. This procurement is significant for the service industry within the UK, classified under bailiff services, and offers a lotted contract structure to encourage competitive bidding from specialised suppliers.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery services, particularly those with capabilities to handle different types of debts. Organisations with robust governance, strong ethical enforcement practices, and comprehensive vulnerability management will find this tender particularly appealing. The £9.5 million to £11.4 million contract is suitable for SMEs, offering a five-year duration with renewal options, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings or establish a long-term relationship with a major sub-central government authority like Cornwall Council.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is seeking to procure Enforcement Agent Services to support the lawful recovery of unpaid Council Tax, Business Rates, Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and other eligible debts following the expiry of the current contract in January 2027. The procurement will ensure continuity of statutory debt recovery services, protect critical income streams that fund essential public services, and support the Council's commitment to fair, proportionate and customer-focused debt recovery. The Council is proposing a lotted contract structure to encourage competition, improve resilience and secure specialist expertise across different debt types. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate compliance with all relevant legislation, strong vulnerability management processes, robust governance arrangements and a commitment to ethical enforcement practices. The new contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2027 following a competitive procurement process

### Planning Information

Cornwall Council is engaging with the market ahead of a proposed procurement for Enforcement Agent Services covering Council Tax, Business Rates, Penalty Charge Notices, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and other eligible debt types. The engagement will help shape the procurement approach and gather market feedback on service delivery, innovation, technology and customer support arrangements. No evaluation or supplier selection will take place as part of this engagement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073387-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 15:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073387-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073387-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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