PAN3539 - Debt Resolution Services

Leicester City Council

Published: Aug 4, 2026

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the finance and banking, social protection and legal services sectors, with a focus on Anti Corruption. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 finance and banking sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION Leicester City Council (LCC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise (PME) to inform the future procurement of a Debt Resolution Service by gathering information, ascertaining the level of interest, developing an appropriate specification and determining the procurement approach the Authority may take to appoint a Supplier. This exercise is aligned with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, proportionality and value for money. Leicester City Council invites Suppliers to respond to key questions to shape any future procurement activity in relation to Debt Resolution Service that it may procure. Suppliers are also requested to provide their pricing models for the Authority to consider (various options may be provided). Suppliers shall note that this Pre Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this Opportunity does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority will have to comply with its legal obligations in any ensuing procurement exercise and that neither the intention nor the purpose of this PME is to confer any commercial advantage upon its participants. Suppliers shall note that the estimated total value of the forthcoming procurement tender will be determined based on the outcomes of this PME exercise. Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 2 September 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service) in any future tendering exercise. To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 4, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 073576-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Leicester City Council

Leicester City Council has issued 697 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 582 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 - £1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 073576-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leicester City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.