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Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services" within the public services sector, primarily focusing on the recovery of council taxes, non-domestic rates, and various debts. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having a deadline for submissions on 1st February 2018 at 12:00 PM. Located in Greenock, UK, the contract is awarded through an open procedure, aiming to select a capable organisation for a contract period initially set until 31st March 2020, with potential extension options available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal support, debt recovery, and financial services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can demonstrate financial stability, hold appropriate insurance coverages, and possess the necessary certifications will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs and firms familiar with the local Inverclyde area may find this an advantageous venture to expand their operational portfolio while contributing effectively to local government service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

Renewal: The Contract duration will be from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020 with option to extend until 31st March 2021 with a further option to extend until 31st March 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517947
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327277
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75242110 - Bailiff services

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
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If extension periods are not utilised 2020. If extension options utilised 2021 or 2022.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ian Dunlop
Contact Email
ian.dunlop@inverclyde.gov.uk, procurementhelpdesk@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEX M ADAMSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306111
    Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327277
    Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

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