Award

Provision of Sheriff Officer Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2023 at 08:32

Tender

31 Oct 2022 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services. The tender was for collection agency services classified under CPV code 79940000. The contract value is £351,930.44, signed on 11th January 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organization's address is Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, UK. The procurement stage was the tender, with an award given to Stirling Park LLP.

This opportunity to provide Sheriff Officer Services presents a chance for legal and collection agency businesses to compete for contracts with Aberdeenshire Council. Businesses offering quality services at competitive prices would be well-suited to engage in this tender. The contract period spans from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified legislation and criteria outlined in the tender documentation for a chance to secure business growth through this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is to invite tenders for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services, to cover the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027 with the option to extend for up to twelve months (12) months in accordance with the requirements detailed in this document. Tenderers are invited to submit a tender in accordance with the instructions detailed in this document (the "Response").

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is to invite tenders for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services, to cover the period from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027 with the option to extend for up to twelve months (12) months in accordance with the requirements detailed in this document. Tenderers are invited to submit a tender in accordance with the instructions detailed in this document (the "Response").

Renewal: Optional Further 12 month Extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037dc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009399-2023
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

79100000 - Legal services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,930 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIRLING PARK

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