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Enforcement Agency Debt Collection Services in relation to Parking Penalties

Cumberland Council(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)
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Overview

Cumberland Council is seeking to appoint two enforcement agencies to provide debt collection and enforcement services for Parking Penalty Charge Notices and Accounts Receivable sundry debts. The scope covers statutory enforcement and recovery activities, debtor engagement, vulnerability management, payment processing, case management, and reporting. The council intends to award two concession contracts running for an initial two-year term from 1 February 2027, with up to two 12-month extensions.

Contracting authority

  • Cumberland CouncilBuyer

    4 live opportunities · 293 awarded contracts

    Carlisle, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PJGX-9191-DYLV

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Cancelled
Category
Services
Estimated value
£300,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 November 2026
Questions by
26 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Bailiff services

Competition

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Administration, defence and social security services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Administration, defence and social security services

£288,652

Median of 1,330 awards in the last 24 months

Cumberland Council in the last 12 months

236

contracts awarded, worth £846,076,539 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Cancellation

    11 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

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