New providers for Approved Enforcement Agency (AEA) services begin work for HMCTS today. The new providers will manage all warrants of control and warrants of arrest in relation the enforcement of criminal financial impositions in England.
The new contracts will see savings to the Ministry of Justice of approximately £4 million pounds per year over the next five years and will provide a consistent, efficient service. Robust performance reporting and monitoring will be implemented with protocols in place around conduct, complaint handling and dealing with vulnerable defendants.
New services in Wales are expected to commence from 1 April 2021 with incumbent providers ensuring continuity of service under existing arrangements until then as follows:
| Region | From 1 September 2020 | From 1 April 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| London | CDER Group | |
| Midlands | CDER Group | |
| North East | Marston Holdings Ltd | |
| North West | Marston Holdings Ltd | |
| South East | CDER Group | |
| South West | Marston Holdings Ltd | |
| Wales | No change - Marston Holdings Ltd (Swift) and Excel Civil Enforcement | Jacobs |
| Secondary Provider A (North East, North West, South West and Wales) | CDER Group | |
| Secondary Provider B (London, Midlands and South East) | Marston Holdings Ltd |
