Direct Award for Debt Recovery Services under Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused)
About This Opportunity
Framework contract award: Direct Award for. By University OF Chester in United Kingdom, consulting. Awarded to STA International Limited (GBP 600K, Feb 2026).
This is a framework agreement contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 600,000.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the Consulting sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
University of Chester has made a direct award to STA International Limited for the provision of the Debt Recovery Services under the LUPC - Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement, Framework reference PFB5062 LU, Lot 1 - Debt Recovery (Student Focused). This direct award follows our review of the LUPC framework Buyers Guide and the framework's call off procedures.
Please note that all values in this award notice have been rounded up to cover the whole of the potential contract period and the contract dates include one potential extension period.. CPV: Collection agency services (79940000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 2026-Feb-05. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to STA International Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
STA International Limited was awarded the contract for £600,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 2026-Feb-05 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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