Planning

Sheriff Officer Services

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

14 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Comhairle nan Eilean Siar seeking tender submissions for Sheriff Officer Services, which will provide essential debt collection services including council tax and enforcement of tenant rent arrears. Located in Stornoway, Scotland, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the initial notice published on 14 March 2018. Interested parties should note that the estimated contract value is around GBP 200,000, with further details available through the accompanying documentation. A future notice is expected on 13 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those focused on debt recovery and enforcement. Companies that excel in areas such as statutory notice service and court document handling could find this contract particularly relevant. The scope of work is set to cover a substantial amount of debt, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

Provision of sheriff officer services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the following services provided by Sheriff Officers debt collection services for -council tax (including water and wastewater charges); -non domestic rates; -community charge; -housing benefit overpayments; -enforcement and diligence in relation to current and former tenant rent arrears; -service of a variety of statutory notices; -post decree services including the service of charges and the carrying out of evictions; -service of sundry court documents e.g. summons and interlocutors; -sales ledger debt collection and sales ledger diligence; -penalty charge notices.. Please see attached document for additional information. At this time, it is estimated the contract will service approximately GBP 5m of debt and that the value of the contract may be in the region of GBP 200K. Please note these are estimates only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000532255
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313675
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk, procurement.tenders@dumgal.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk, procurement@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1415745750, +44 1851600501, +44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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