Award

Provision of Sheriff Officer and Dilligence Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

25 Oct 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by North Ayrshire Council is for the "Provision of Sheriff Officer and Diligence Services." This service falls under the general public services category and is located in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 26 November 2018, following which an award was made to Stirling Park LLP on 10 January 2019. The total contract value stands at £248,000, with a contract duration of two years and potential extensions available.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in duties related to sheriff officers and document serving. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise, such as handling legal documents and compliance with statutory requirements, particularly those with a proven track record in public service contracts, would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, businesses with a strong community engagement ethos may find that they align well with the buyer's community benefit expectations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sheriff Officer and Dilligence Services

Notice Description

The supply of various Sheriff Officer Services, including diligence services, as specified in the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) (No.2) 2002 as amended (the Act of Sederunt) and as may be amended from time to time during the currency of any contract to follow hereon, and the service of documents and letters. Such Services will include, but may not be restricted to the following, full list is within the statement of requirements:- -Service of writs, summonses and incidental applications -Service of citations -Service of interdicts -Service of child protection orders alongside Social Services who may require to take possession of a child in terms of the Children's Hearing(Scotland) Act 2011 -Service of Orders under the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act and the Mental Health Care and Treatment (Scotland) Act -Arranging and executing ejections -Arranging and executing attachments

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council invites Tenders by suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of Sheriff Officer and Dilligence Services. The contract start date will be 3rd January 2018, for two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council depending on performance and funding. The scope includes the supply of various Sheriff Officer Services, including diligence services, as specified in the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) (No.2) 2002 as amended (the Act of Sederunt) and as may be amended from time to time during the currency of any contract to follow hereon, and the service of documents and letters.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, at the discretion of North Ayrshire Council depending on performance and funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561180
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341774
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIRLING PARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335281
    Provision of Sheriff Officer and Dilligence Services - The supply of various Sheriff Officer Services, including diligence services, as specified in the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) (No.2) 2002 as amended (the Act of Sederunt) and as may be amended from time to time during the currency of any contract to follow hereon, and the service of documents and letters. Such Services will include, but may not be restricted to the following, full list is within the statement of requirements:- -Service of writs, summonses and incidental applications -Service of citations -Service of interdicts -Service of child protection orders alongside Social Services who may require to take possession of a child in terms of the Children's Hearing(Scotland) Act 2011 -Service of Orders under the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act and the Mental Health Care and Treatment (Scotland) Act -Arranging and executing ejections -Arranging and executing attachments
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341774
    Provision of Sheriff Officer and Dilligence Services - The supply of various Sheriff Officer Services, including diligence services, as specified in the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers) (No.2) 2002 as amended (the Act of Sederunt) and as may be amended from time to time during the currency of any contract to follow hereon, and the service of documents and letters. Such Services will include, but may not be restricted to the following, full list is within the statement of requirements:- -Service of writs, summonses and incidental applications -Service of citations -Service of interdicts -Service of child protection orders alongside Social Services who may require to take possession of a child in terms of the Children's Hearing(Scotland) Act 2011 -Service of Orders under the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act, the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act and the Mental Health Care and Treatment (Scotland) Act -Arranging and executing ejections -Arranging and executing attachments

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