Award

Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jun 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

23 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

18 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services is being conducted by the West Lothian Council and Falkirk Council. The tender, identified as CC8704, falls under the services category and is focused on effective debt recovery for various council-related debts, such as Council Tax and Housing Rent Arrears. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 May 2018. The services will be delivered in the regions of West Lothian and Falkirk, and the procurement method employed is the open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery and legal services to expand their client base and service offering. Companies with experience in public sector contracts or a proven track record in debt collection, particularly in council or municipal contexts, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there may be opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage in community benefits as part of the contract, fostering local growth and social responsibility initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy.

Lot Information

Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement.

Renewal: Option to extend annually for a maximum 3 years

Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

Council Tax not recovered by the contractor in Lot 1 will pass to the successful contractor in Lot 2 for collections. This requirement is for Falkirk Council only. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement.

Renewal: The contract may be extended annually for a further three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323328
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

FALKIRK COUNCIL

Contact Name
Kerr Anderson, Pauline Walker
Contact Email
cpu.cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, pauline.walker@westlothian.gov.uk, pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566, +44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317182
    Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323328
    Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy.

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