Decision details

To recommend awarding of an Interim Enforcement Agent Contract Award.

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Finance & Council Reform has approved the direct award of concession contracts for the Enforcement Agent Servicefor the period of 15 months as soon as possible after 27 January 2025 to CDER Group Ltd, Equita Group Ltd, Newlyn Plc and Marston Holdings Ltd (25% new instructions each respectively) and Dukes Bailiffs Ltd (100% returns). The Cabinet Mmeber has approved a waiver of the requirement in WCC’s Procurement Code to conduct a competitive procurement procedure.

Reason for Decision: The existing enforcement agent contracts have expired, and it is necessary to direct award new interim contracts until a full five-year re-procurement can take place. The purpose of having four main concessionaires and one Return concessionaire is to ensure that there is a drive to collect debt and reduce potential lost revenue to the Council.