OUPA11602

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Estimated value

£166k

Awarded value

£166k

Awarded 29 Apr 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

03 Jun 2026

Deadline 27 Mar 2026

Description

Provision of a debt collection/legal agent to recover unpaid debt from Students and Corporate/Commercial firms when the OU has exhausted all internal process and procedures. The activity will include communicating with students and firms, liaising with staff at the OU, legal advice and taking legal action on behalf of the OU. All activity must be undertaken within FCA regulations.

Scope

Reference
Debt Collection
Total value
£166,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Jul 2026 to 15 Jul 2030
CPV classifications
79940000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
27 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£166k

Award date

29 Apr 2026

Contract start

16 Jul 2026

Contract end

15 Jul 2030