Award

Sheriff Officer Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Tender

16 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Midlothian Council is conducting a procurement process for Sheriff Officer Services to recover various debts, including Council Tax arrears and Housing Benefit overpayments, across the Midlothian region. This open tender, identified as MID/17/7, is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on June 15, 2017. The submission deadline for bids was April 18, 2017, and the buying organisation is based in Dalkeith, UKM23. The council seeks a single supplier who holds a Commission for the Midlothian area and adheres to the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers throughout the contract duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal enforcement and debt recovery services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can demonstrate adequate insurance cover and financial stability, with a turnover of at least £500,000 over the past three years, will be well positioned to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a range of businesses to engage and possibly expand their portfolio through community benefits such as apprenticeship creation and local training initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts.

Renewal: There shall be an option available to the Authority to extend the contract by a further one 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286431
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Donaldson
Contact Email
denise.donaldson@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312713657

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277276
    Sheriff Officer Services - Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286431
    Sheriff Officer Services - Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts.

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