Purpose

To seek approval to commission a new
Enforcement Agent contract to support the collection of council
tax, business rates and parking

Content

The purpose of the report was to seek approval
to initiate a procurement process to tender for the provision of
Enforcement Agent services.
 
Councillor Patrick Coleman, Cabinet Member for
Finance, introduced the report and highlighted that the report
sought formal approval to initiate a procurement process for
Enforcement Agent services, as the current contract was due to
expire on 2 October 2026, this to ensure service continuity and
compliance with procurement regulations.
 
The recommendations were proposed by
Councillor Coleman and seconded by Councillor Mike Evemy.
 
Resolved that Cabinet:

1.   
Approved the process to undertake a procurement
exercise to appoint enforcement agent services for the
council.

2.   
Noted that the procurement exercise would be
undertaken via a Dynamic Purchasing System; and in partnership with
five other Local Authorities.
 
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.