Issue - decisions

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform has approved the award of concession contracts for the Enforcement Agent Service for the period of 5 years from 1 ecember 2024 to:

• Dukes Bailiffs Ltd – 50% New Instructions

• CDER Group Ltd – 25% New Instructions

• Newlyn Plc – 25% New Instructions

• Marston Holdings Ltd – 100% Returns

Reasons for Decision

Concessionaire services relate to the recovery of unpaid NNDR (including BID levies), Council Tax and sundry debts. This includes the distraint of goods where appropriate and allowed for by an appropriate court order. The Council’s current Enforcement Agent service contracts expire on 30 November 2024. Legal services advised that an extension of the existing contracts was not possible and therefore the Council had to procure new contracts.