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Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals

SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Social Services Council is conducting a tender process for a Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services, aimed at the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland. The procurement, classified under the services category, falls under an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 3rd December 2020. The contract has a total value of £150,000 and is expected to last for 24 months with the potential for two additional 12-month renewals. Key dates include the contract commencing on 7th December 2020, following the bidding period that ended on 26th October 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those skilled in document service and individual tracing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in these areas would be well-positioned to compete, given that two out of three bids received were from SMEs. Companies meeting the criteria, such as being a member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers, demonstrate a strong chance for growth in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals

Notice Description

Framework for Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.

Renewal: re-let is anticipated to be published in approximately October 2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401189
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

79100000 - Legal services

79131000 - Documentation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1382207101

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT & CO (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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