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Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services," which falls under the services industry category. This tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £54,000 and a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2019. The delivery location for this contract is within East Renfrewshire, UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 2nd August 2019. Businesses interested in this tender should be aware that the scope includes aiding the collection of Council Tax, Bid levy, and former tenant arrears, utilizing appropriate legal powers.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, debt recovery, and financial management. Companies with expertise in sheriff officer services and experience in the associated legal processes will be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. Moreover, businesses that can demonstrate their ability to provide community benefits in the areas of employment and social engagement may enhance their competitiveness in this tendering process. The successful bidder will be expected to meet specific community regeneration objectives set forth by the council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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

East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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. Sole Supplier Framework. Will be offered as a Sole Supplier Framework

Renewal: 2 x Extensions of up to 12 Months Each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000576240
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362339
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20196 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
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandra.bisset@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415773092, +44 1415778590

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
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
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

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=JUN357041
    Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services - East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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=AUG362339
    Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services - East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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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