New Approved Enforcement Agency services begin in Wales
New service providers began work in Wales from 1 April 2021
Following new providers of Approved Enforcement Agency (AEA) services beginning work for HMCTS in September 2020 in England, new service providers began work on 1 April 2021 in Wales.
The new provider, Jacobs, will manage all Warrants of Control and Warrants of Arrest in relation to the enforcement of criminal financial impositions in Wales.
The new contracts will see savings to the Ministry of Justice of approximately £4 million per year over the next five years and will provide a consistent, efficient service. Robust performance reporting and monitoring will be implemented and protocols for conduct, complaint handling and dealing with vulnerable defendants have been established in line with HMCTS standards.
| 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 | 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 |