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title: "Collection & Recovery Services"
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# Collection & Recovery Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collection-recovery-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058c38). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Southern Water Services Limited: "Collection & Recovery Services". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £40,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT. Published submission portal: southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Southern Water Services Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/southern-water-services-limited-GB-PPON-PBJQ-2231-ZRPG)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £40,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 March 2026 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Collection agency services, Legal services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collection-recovery-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058c38#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058c38`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collection-recovery-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058c38#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsouthernwater.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collection-recovery-services-ocds-h6vhtk-058c38#participate

## Description
We are seeking to establish a new Collections & Recovery Services Framework that supports a redesigned operating model. This framework will be flexible, scalable, and adaptable, enabling innovation and continuous improvement in line with evolving business needs.
The procurement will be conducted in full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and aims to deliver:
Cost efficiency and value for money
Enhanced recovery outcomes
Improved customer experience
The new approach will modernise our debt recovery strategy by:
Introducing early-stage digital collection solutions to reduce default rates
Enabling proactive customer engagement earlier in the recovery journey
Maximising return on investment (ROI) through smarter, data-driven interventions
Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate capability in delivering effective, customer-centric recovery solutions that align with our strategic goals and regulatory obligations.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Digital & Engagement Collections
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000, 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/11/2026 to 28/11/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Trace, Recovery & Legacy Debt Management
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000, 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/11/2026 to 28/11/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Litigation Management
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000, 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/11/2026 to 28/11/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Probate & Deceased Account Management
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000, 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 28/11/2026 to 28/11/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** DEBT COLLECTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ADVANTIS CREDIT LIMITED, CONEXUS RECOVERY & FIELD SERVICES LIMITED, ORBIT CREDIT SERVICES LIMITED (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121244`, `GB-FTS-45738`, `GB-FTS-73456`, `GB-COH:05284353`, `GB-FTS-173575`
  - Value: £19,800,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008722-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-09T09:34:48.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T05:43:39.836Z
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