Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-a0f6-7117-9795-3cabc19a1d42/gb-derby-provision-of-former-tenant-arrears-and-sundry-debt-collection-for-derb closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Derby: Provision of Former Tenant Arrears and Sundry Debt Collection for Derby Homes [Derby Homes Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-homes-ltd) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 19 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 12 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Derby Homes is an Arm’s Length Management organisation owned by Derby City Council. Derby Homes manage and maintain a portfolio of domestic housing stock currently standing at around 13,200 dwellings. These properties are owned by a number of different clients. Derby Homes has a policy of increasing its portfolio wherever it is able to do so. Both Derby Homes and Derby City Council have a goal of delivering a high quality housing service for Derby. ### Former Tenant Arrears- Sundry Debt Former tenants can owe money for a variety of reasons such as Rent Arrears, Rechargeable Repairs and Court Costs. Derby Homes is responsible for attempting to collect these debts where possible and if unsuccessful, referring the same to a professional organisation who work in this area for collection. We currently have around 2.5 million outstanding and expect a year on year increase of 400,000 Within the period of this contract Current tenant’s debts may also be referred. ### Invoice Debts Derby Homes is also responsible for pursuing and recovering debt for invoices raised to organisations and individuals for external debt which is entirely separate to former tenant arrears. ### These debts may comprise a variety of non-payments The total cost of external debt owed to Derby Homes stands at £80k. Of this, around £10k may need referring to a Debt Recovery Agency. This must first be reviewed on a case by case situation following consultation with the invoice originator. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Collection agency services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e8c1a271-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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