Insolvency Practitioner Services
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, a local government authority, is procuring specialist insolvency practitioner services to recover outstanding Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates, and sundry debts after conventional recovery methods have been exhausted. The provider will deliver an end-to-end service covering assessment and professional advice, financial investigations, personal bankruptcy proceedings, corporate winding-up petitions, estate insolvency matters, legal and court-related activity, case administration, and ongoing recovery actions. The scope also includes accurate case management, regular performance and management information, reconciliation of recovered funds, fees and disbursements, and transparent audit trails, with the objective of maximising recovery while complying with legislation, professional standards, Council requirements and information security standards. The estimated contract value, duration and delivery locations are not specified in the available tender information. The critical qualification requirement is that the provider must hold all licences, authorisations and professional accreditations required to undertake insolvency work in the United Kingdom.
Buyer: Stoke on Trent City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £460k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029
- Category: Legal advisory and representation services (79110000)
From the official notice
Stoke-on-Trent City Council requires the provision of specialist Insolvency Practitioner services to support the recovery of outstanding debts owed to the Council where all standard and conventional debt recovery methods have been exhausted. The appointed provider will act on behalf of the Council to manage and progress complex insolvency cases involving both individuals and corporate entities, with the aim of maximising debt recovery while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards. The service will support the Council's statutory responsibility to collect public funds, including unpaid Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates), and Sundry Debts. The successful provider will be expected to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end insolvency service, offering expert advice, case assessment, legal support, administration, and recovery actions throughout the insolvency process. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following: Personal Bankruptcy Proceedings The provider shall assess individual debtor cases and, where appropriate, initiate and manage bankruptcy proceedings. This includes conducting financial investigations, preparing and submitting statutory documentation, liaising with legal representatives and the Insolvency Service, attending hearings where required, and providing recommendations to the Council regarding the viability and anticipated outcomes of bankruptcy action. Corporate Winding-Up Petitions...
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £460k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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