Award

Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2017 at 00:00

Tender

20 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Ayrshire Council focuses on "Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services," aimed at managing debts related to Council Tax and other charges. This tender falls under the services category with an open procurement method, and it is set in Kilmarnock, UK. Key dates include a bid opening on 27th January 2017 and a contract signing on 8th March 2017, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2017 and lasting for five years, expiring on 31st March 2022. The procurement status is complete, and there is an option to extend for two additional one-year periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and legal services, particularly those recognised as Sheriff Officers or Messenger at Arms by the Scottish Courts. Companies equipped to manage public sector debt recovery processes or with experience in executing such services would be well-suited to compete. The service involves high-volume collections and may require bespoke strategies to collaborate effectively with a local authority like East Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

The Service comprises the provision of a term contract for Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services in relation to debtors of the Council in terms of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, HB Overpayments, Former Tenant Arrears and Sundry Debt (including Decrees and any ancilliary penalties, court expenses and interest due to or incurred by the Council)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service comprises the provision of a term contract for Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services in relation to debtors of the Council in terms of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, HB Overpayments, Former Tenant Arrears and Sundry Debt (including Decrees and any ancilliary penalties, court expenses and interest due to or incurred by the Council)

Options: Option to extend for a further 2, one year periods.

Renewal: It is expected that the contract will be renewed or extended at the end of the contract period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000475746
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281879
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Shields, Heather Murray
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk, heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576125, +44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267890
    Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services - The Service comprises the provision of a term contract for Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services in relation to debtors of the Council in terms of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, HB Overpayments, Former Tenant Arrears and Sundry Debt (including Decrees and any ancilliary penalties, court expenses and interest due to or incurred by the Council)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281879
    Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services - The Service comprises the provision of a term contract for Sheriff Officers' and Debt Collection Services in relation to debtors of the Council in terms of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, HB Overpayments, Former Tenant Arrears and Sundry Debt (including Decrees and any ancilliary penalties, court expenses and interest due to or incurred by the Council)

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