HMCTS Approved Enforcement Agencies Lot 8 Secondary Provider to Lots 1, 2 and 3
About This Opportunity
Ministry of Justice United Kingdom: HMCTS Approved Enforcement. Services contract awarded, ICT & digital. Awarded to Marston Limited (GBP 19.8M, Jan 2020).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, finance and banking and legal services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 19.8 million.
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 services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
HMCTS uses private contractors known as Approved Enforcement Agencies (AEA) as part of its enforcement approach. AEAs are predominately used to execute Warrants of Control but the current contract also allows them to execute Warrants of Arrest. The current contracts with AEAs expired on 28th February 2018, but have been extended till dd mm yy for the duration of this procurement activity. Contracts need to be re-procured to secure continuity of approved enforcement services to enable collection of financial impositions. The monies collected by AEAs on behalf of HMCTS from defaulters provides significant income for the Department.
Warrants of Control (WoC) are issued for purpose of levying goods to satisfy a fine ordered by a court - The AEAs collect the fines on behalf of HMCTS and are able to charge a recovery fee (set out in statute) directly from the defaulter, so there are no costs to HMCTS.
Warrants of Arrest (WoA) are issued when a person has defaulted on payment of their court fine - The AEAs execute these on behalf of HMCTS and are paid a fixed fee. HMCTS uses this service in areas where it does not have the capacity to send Civilian Enforcement Officers (CEOs).
The contract extension includes a 2 year extension as advertised and a further 18 months extension. The total contract value is expected to remain below the original advertised value.. CPV: Justice services (75230000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 14, 2025. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: tender_199565/861327. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Marston Limited was awarded the contract for £19,834,073. 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 tender_199565/861327 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Marston Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ministry of Justice in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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