Enforcement Agent and Debt Collection Services — Framework.

Descriptions

Portsmouth City Council — ‘the Council' — has awarded the enforcement agent and debt collection services via the establishment of a multiple operator framework agreement. The Council will use the agreements to help deliver the following outcomes:— Maximise the collection of debts through the effective use of all available recovery options.— Reduce the costs of collection.— Ensure a high quality enforcement service is provided.The following are the list of Lots and contractors appointed unto each:Lot 1 — Local taxation enforcement including Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR):— Marston Group;— Ross and Roberts Ltd Civil Enforcement Agents;— Bristow and Suter;— Equita Ltd;— JBW Judicial Services Group;— Whyte and Co Enforcement Services.Lot 2 — Parking enforcement:— Marston Group;— Whyte and Co Enforcement Services;— Bristow and Suter;— Equita Ltd;— JBW Judicial Services Group;— Rundles and Co Ltd.Lot 3 — Sundry debt collection:— Marston Group;— Ross and Roberts Ltd Civil Enforcement Agents;— Equita Ltd;— Dukes Bailiffs Ltd;— Collectica Enforcement Services.Lot 4 — Commercial rents arrears recovery:— Marston Group;— Bristow and Suter;— Ross and Roberts Ltd Civil Enforcement Agents;— Equita Ltd;— Newlyn plc;— Dukes Bailiffs Ltd.The Council awarded the framework on 2.5.2014.