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Debt Management Partners

West Dunbartonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to procure external contractors for the "Debt Management Partners" project, aimed at providing effective diligence services and debt recovery for various debts, including Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates. The procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage, following a successful tender initiated on 29 August 2018, with the contract formally signed on 18 January 2019. This project is classified under the services category and specifically targets organisations operating within the public services sector. The contract is set to deliver services primarily in Dumbarton, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt management and recovery services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that possess the necessary qualifications, including membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Society of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations should be financially robust, with proven track records in managing similar contracts, to ensure their bids are competitive and meet the award criteria established by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Management Partners

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.

Lot Information

Second Placement Debt Manager

The successful Tenderer of Lot 2 will have the ability to investigate and initiate recovery action from customers with a history of non-payment and will receive cases from the Council where the collection and recovery efforts of the Lot 1 Provider have been unsuccessful following the placement period of 6 months Council Tax, Former Tenant Rent Arrears (FTRA), Non Domestic Rates and Sundry debts which have already been worked on by our current Contractor for Primary Debt Management and will be available for second placement debt management and recovery activities shortly after commencement of the contract.

Renewal: The option to extend annually for up to a maximum of two years, at the sole discretion of the Council

Primary Debt Manager and Sheriff Officers

West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor, Primary debt management and Sheriff Officer Services- primary debt management and recovery activities & enforcement and diligence services in the pursuit of: Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms must hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement.

Renewal: Option to extend annually for up to a maximum of two years, at the sole discretion of the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554414
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347701
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
SME

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: If extension periods are not utilised 2022. If extension options utilised 2023 or 2024.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walker Love

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329895
    Debt Management Partners - West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347701
    Debt Management Partners - West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.

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