This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

13 Sep 2019 at 01:00

Planning

05 Aug 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for Debt Management & Diligence Services, focusing on debt recovery and diligence services for various local government financial obligations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 11th February 2020. This opportunity particularly serves the South Lanarkshire area, specifically Hamilton, under the procurement method classified as "open". The contracting authority has allocated £450,000 for the Finance and Corporate Resources lot and £10,000 for the Community & Enterprise Resources lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery, financial services, and legal enforcement. Companies with expertise in managing debt collection processes efficiently and in compliance with legal standards will be well-suited to compete. SMEs that can demonstrate relevant experience and adherence to the Office of Fair Trading’s Debt Collection Guidance can particularly benefit from this contract, as the council allows bids for either or both lots, promoting greater competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services

Notice Description

The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.

Lot Information

Finance and Corporate Resources - Benefits & Revenue Services

The contract will be utilised by Finance and Corporate Resources, Benefits & Revenue Services who will be the lead Resource in relation to debt recovery and diligence services in respect of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Rent Arrears and Sundry Debts.. Bidders can bid for one or both Lots as they see fit to bid.

Renewal: The contract from this procurement will be awarded for 3 years with an optional 2 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and available funding.

Community & Enterprrise Resources - Parking & Streetwork Services

Community and Enterprise Resources will utilise the contract for debt recovery and diligence services in respect of penalty charge notices and streetworks fixed penalty offences.. Bidders can bid for one or both Lots as they see fit to bid.

Renewal: The contract from this procurement will be awarded for 3 years with an optional 2 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and available funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000593323
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380726
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stirling Park LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362443&idx=1
    16th September 2019 - Please access attached document for details of tender publication.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362443
    SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366174
    SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380726
    SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.

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