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# Debt Collection Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/debt-collection-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d889). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Anglian Water Services: "Debt Collection Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £13,500,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 3 Sept 2026, 23:00 BST. Published submission portal: eu.mu.ariba.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Anglian Water Services](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/anglian-water-services-coh-02366656)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £13,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 3 September 2026 at 23:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Collection agency services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/debt-collection-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d889#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d889`

## 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/debt-collection-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d889#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eu.mu.ariba.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Feu.mu.ariba.com%2Fuav%2Fproject%2F%3Ftoken%3D0cfb9eab-ff66-486f-90ea-8991187cd32c)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/debt-collection-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d889#participate

## Description
Debt Collection Services – Scope of Requirements Summary
Anglian Water is seeking to appoint multiple Debt Collection Agencies (DCAs) under a framework of up to eight years to recover household and related residential debt. The framework is based on a commission-led model, supplemented by fixed-price value-add services such as affordability referrals, customer vulnerability support, tracing, deceased account identification and bankruptcy notifications. Suppliers will be expected to deliver strong collection performance while maintaining excellent customer service and supporting vulnerable customers.
The procurement is divided into six lots, reflecting different debt types, customer circumstances and collection approaches. All accounts relate  to household (residential) properties and primarily domestic  customers, however billing may include non-household landlords or developers where responsible for water charges. No guarantee of work volumes is provided.
Key Service Requirements
Successful suppliers will be required to:
Operate on a commission-based debt collection model.
Provide pricing for mandatory value-add services.
Deliver customer-focused collections aligned to affordability and vulnerability support.
Support Priority Services Register (PSR) identification and referrals.
Provide trace, collect and settlement services where applicable.
Exchange outbound and inbound account data files with Anglian Water.
Provide weekly payment reporting and account updates.
Support recurring card payment arrangements.
Comply with applicable health and safety requirements where field visits are undertaken.
Participate in ongoing performance monitoring, audits and benchmarking against other suppliers.
Lot 1 – 1st & 2nd Standard Collect Placements
Covers first and second placement collection activity for standard live and vacated debts where a forwarding address is known. Accounts are segmented by debt value above and below £150. Suppliers must provide collection strategies, including an initial digital engagement approach. Field visits are optional for debts of £150 or more. A maximum of two active suppliers within each   placement segment plus reserve suppliers will be appointed.
Please see the Bidder Guidance Document for further detail.
Lot 2 – 1st & 2nd Placement Financially Vulnerable Customers
Covers first and second placement debt collection for customers identified as financially vulnerable through propensity-to-pay and vulnerability indicators. Includes both live and vacated debts split by debt value. Suppliers must demonstrate approaches tailored to vulnerable customers, affordability support and customer care. Field visits are optional for debts of £150 or more. Up to 3 suppliers may be appointed depending on placement type plus reserve suppliers .
Please see the Bidder Guidance Document for further detail.
Lot 3 – 3rd Placement Collection
Covers third-placement live and vacated debts where earlier collection efforts have been unsuccessful. This l...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/debt-collection-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06d889)

## Lots (6)
### Lot LOT-0001: LOT 1 - 1st & 2nd Standard Collect placements  
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** 1st & 2nd Standard Collect placements  
Collection of standard residential debt for live and vacated customers where a forwarding address is known. Covers first and second placement accounts, with optional field visit activity for debts ≥£150. Focus ...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0002:   LOT 2 – 1st & 2nd Collection Placement for Financially Vulnerable Customers
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0002`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** LOT 2 – 1st & 2nd Collection Placement for Financially Vulnerable Customers
Collection of debt from financially vulnerable customers across first and second placements. Includes live and vacated accounts and requires a tailored approach focused on af...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0003: LOT 3 – 3rd Collection Placement
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0003`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** LOT 3 – 3rd Collection Placement
Third-placement debt collection for live and vacated customers where previous collection activity has been unsuccessful. Mandatory field visit capability is required, supported by specialist doorstep collection strate...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0004: LOT 4 – 1st & 2nd Collect Court Account Placements
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0004`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** LOT 4 – 1st & 2nd Collect Court Account Placements
Collection of residential debt where Anglian Water has obtained a court judgment and may have completed enforcement activity. Requires specialist court debt recovery and customer engagement strategie...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0005: LOT 5 – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trace & Collect Standard Placements
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0005`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** LOT 5 – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trace & Collect Standard Placements
Trace and collect services for gone-away customers where no forwarding address is held. Suppliers are required to locate customers and undertake debt recovery activity across first, second an...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0006: LOT 6 – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trace & Collect Court Placements
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0006`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79940000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,500,000
- **Description:** LOT 6 – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trace & Collect Court Placements
Trace and collect services for gone-away customers subject to a court judgment. Combines customer tracing with specialist recovery of court-related debt across first, second and third placements...
- **Contract Period:** 29/07/2027 to 28/07/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072600-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-31T10:06:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T05:06:26.034Z
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