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The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 12:38

Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for Sheriff Officer Services, aimed at the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt, and Parking Fines, and provision of Housing Services. The procurement, classified under 'Collection agency services' (CPV: 79940000), was conducted using an open procedure and included a single lot for Sheriff Officer Services, specified to operate within the Highland Council area (UKM6). Key stakeholders include The Highland Council as the buying organisation, located at Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, and the awarded supplier, Scott & Co (Scotland) LLP. The active contract, valued at £1,205,617, was signed on 30 July 2021 and includes an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and legal enforcement services. Companies with expertise in ethical and sustainable collection methodologies, who can collaborate effectively with local authorities, are well-suited to this contract. The emphasis on key resources, community benefits, and fair collection practices positions this tender as an attractive proposition for both large and specialised firms in the legal services and debt recovery sectors, particularly those registered as Sheriff Officers, who are capable of meeting the Council's high standards of service delivery.

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Notice Title

The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

The Highland Council require Sheriff Officer Service for collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt and Parking Fines and provision of Housing Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheriff Officer Services including collection of unpaid taxes and housing services. Additional information: Registered Sheriff Officers

Options: Option to extend by up to 24 months

Renewal: 24 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aba1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002009-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,205,617 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian Murison
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702337

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT & CO (SCOTLAND

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