Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-3580-7357-8a12-fb1398ff9ff5/6082017ced-external-enforcement-agency-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 608/2017CED External Enforcement Agency Services Framework [Croydon Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/croydon-council) Open field Estimated value £1 Published 24 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Jan 2018 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Croydon Council wishes to establish a Concession Framework Agreement for the provision of enforcement agency services and is inviting tenders from suitable service providers. The Framework will consist of two lots, namely: • Lot 1 - Enforcement agency services for the collection of parking and traffic penalty charges. Up to 6 of the highest scoring Providers following tender evaluation will be appointed on to the Lot. • Lot 2 - Enforcement agency services for the collection of Council Tax and Business Rates. Up to 3 of the highest scoring Providers following tender evaluation will be appointed on to the Lot. Tenderers can apply for one or both Lots. The Services are to be provided in line with the Service Specification. The requirements of the Services may vary and quantities shall not be guaranteed or warranted by the Council. The initial term of the framework is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years in twelve (12) month instalments. It is anticipated the Framework will commence in April 2018. If you wish to register an interest in this tender exercise, please follow the steps below: • Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: [londontenders.org](https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm). • Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password • Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant tender: 608/2017CED External Enforcement Agency Services. • Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the Tender Documentation Read full description ## CPV classification Collection agency services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b86d2169-906d-4410-83c8-bc28d495cc8f) 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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