Award

Debt Partner Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2017 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Tender

27 Jan 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a provider for Debt Partner Services, aimed at effective debt recovery for various charges, including Council Tax and parking fines. This open procurement process, classified under the services industry category, is currently complete. The contract was signed on 22nd June 2017, with the procurement details available via Renfrewshire Council's official website. Interested parties should note that any bids submitted must comply with the regulations set out by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery and financial management services. Companies with experience in Council Tax recovery and a proven track record in managing diverse debt types will be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders should demonstrate strong financial stability, technical capabilities, and relevant professional qualifications to effectively fulfil the contract requirements and foster growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Debt Partner Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council are seeking to secure the services of an external provider to carry out effective debt recovery and diligence services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) - Non Domestic Rates - Housing Benefit Overpayments - Sundry Debt - Parking Fines The provider will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which agree with the appropriate legislation and instructions from Renfrewshire Council in order to maximise collections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council are seeking to secure the services of an external provider to carry out effective debt recovery and diligence services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) - Non Domestic Rates - Housing Benefit Overpayments - Sundry Debt - Parking Fines The provider will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which agree with the appropriate legislation and instructions from Renfrewshire Council in order to maximise collections.

Renewal: Original period is 24 months with two possible 12 month extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000480090
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287325
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At contract expiry.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.hainan@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416186400

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
UKM35 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN271110
    Debt Partner Services - Renfrewshire Council are seeking to secure the services of an external provider to carry out effective debt recovery and diligence services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) - Non Domestic Rates - Housing Benefit Overpayments - Sundry Debt - Parking Fines The provider will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which agree with the appropriate legislation and instructions from Renfrewshire Council in order to maximise collections.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287325
    Debt Partner Services - Renfrewshire Council are seeking to secure the services of an external provider to carry out effective debt recovery and diligence services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) - Non Domestic Rates - Housing Benefit Overpayments - Sundry Debt - Parking Fines The provider will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which agree with the appropriate legislation and instructions from Renfrewshire Council in order to maximise collections.

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