Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Child Maintenance Enforcement Agent and Arrest Warrant Services in England and Wales

Awarded 06 Jan 2020

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Awarded06 Jan 2020
Value£1,295,000.00
SupplierMarston (Holdings) Limited
AgencyDepartment for Work and Pensions
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 4y 10mo ago2y term
Awarded 6 Jan 2020Expired 5 Jan 2022

About

The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Marston (Holdings) Limited for the provision of child maintenance enforcement agent and arrest warrant services in England and Wales.

The contract, originally valued at £1,295,000 (excluding VAT) in 2020, was extended beyond its full term from 6 January 2024 to 31 May 2024, increasing the total value to £1,468,095 (excluding VAT) or £1,761,714 (including VAT).

The extension was made under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 due to unforeseen circumstances that prevented the award of a new contract following a tendering exercise.

Prior to this, the contract was temporarily extended under Regulation 72(1)(e) for two two-week periods in January 2024.

The contract had also been previously extended via existing extension provisions for years 3 and 4.

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