London Borough issues bailiff tender

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking two bailiff companies to assist the recovery of council tax, business rates, and overpaid housing benefits over a three year period.

The contract will begin at the start of November this year and run until the end of October 2014, but the successful firms will have the option to extend for a further two years in 12 month increments.

Tenderers must provide the council with financial statements covering the last three years, during which they must have achieved a minimum annual turnover of £100,000. Tenderers must also have indemnity insurance and be prepared to increase their cover if required.