This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2018 at 01:00

Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking tender submissions for "Sheriff Officer Services," which includes various legal service functions primarily within Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, but may extend UK-wide or internationally. This public procurement process is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender period on 24th October 2017. The total value of the contract is £800,000, with an open procurement method applied and details available through the Council's public procurement portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those offering Sheriff Officer services and related legal functions, such as citation, diligence, and ejection. Businesses with experience in operating within the legal framework of the UK, especially those adhering to regulations specified in the Act of Sederunt, will be well-suited to participate. Firms expected to compete should have a proven track record in similar service delivery and demonstrate capability to manage contracts that require compliance with legal standards and community benefits initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement to provide Sheriff Officer Services across various services including Enterprise and Housing Resources and Legal Services. The scope of this contract will include services contained within the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567) and any other service required by the Authority that Sheriff Officers are capable of executing. The framework would be expected to primarily operate within Scotland and the central belt, however, there may be occasion when services will be required throughout the UK and also internationally The Council operates within the jurisdiction of two courts, Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, the framework has subsequently been divided into two lots. The services include but is not be restricted to: -Service or intimation of Documents -Ejection -Citation -Diligence -Charges for Payment -Earnings Arrestment -Attachment -Auction -Arrestment -Inhibition -Foreign citation -Tracing and enquiries -Pre-sue reporting

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Hamilton

Sheriff officer services within the jurisdiction of Hamilton Sheriff Court. Fees must conform to the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567). Services to be provided by a Member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms & Sheriff Officers. . NOTE FOR BIDDERS ON EXCLUSION GROUNDS . Providers may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Following initial 2 year period, the framework may be extended for two, one year extension periods.

Lot 2 - Airdrie

Sheriff officer services within the jurisdiction of Airdrie Sheriff Court. Fees must conform to the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567). Services to be provided by a Member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms & Sheriff Officers. . NOTE FOR BIDDERS ON EXCLUSION GROUNDS . Providers may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Following initial 2 year period, the framework may be extended for two, one year extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000508152
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to framework end date, depending on whether extension period is taken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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