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Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services" contract. This contract, which falls within the services category, has been awarded via an open procedure to Stirling Park LLP. The buying organisation, North Ayrshire Council, is located in Irvine, UK, and serves a population of approximately 135,000. The procurement stage has now reached the awarding phase, with the contract value set at £459,295, signed on 5th February 2021. The contract aims to support the recovery of council tax and other debts within a region that has significant socio-economic challenges, evidenced by high levels of unemployment and deprivation.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in debt recovery and sheriff officer services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that are well-versed in handling public debt collection. Businesses that can navigate local government contracts and demonstrate a robust approach to recovering debts will be well-suited to compete. With one bid submitted by Stirling Park LLP, this contract exemplifies how local councils can engage specialised firms in tackling financial challenges, thereby presenting an opportunity for companies looking to grow in the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council is a medium sized authority with a population of approximately 135,000. According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, North Ayrshire has high levels of social and economic deprivation with 74 of the 186 data zones in the top 20% most deprived areas. North Ayrshire also has one of the highest levels of unemployment in Scotland. There are approximately 16,936 households in receipt of Council Tax Reduction (24.6%). This contract facilitates the collection of outstanding debt and to execute diligence to recover council tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debts and housing benefit overpayments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council is a medium sized authority with a population of approximately 135,000. According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, North Ayrshire has high levels of social and economic deprivation with 74 of the 186 data zones in the top 20% most deprived areas. North Ayrshire also has one of the highest levels of unemployment in Scotland. There are approximately 16,936 households in receipt of Council Tax Reduction (24.6%). This contract facilitates the collection of outstanding debt and to execute diligence to recover council tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debts and housing benefit overpayments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406209
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£459,295 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, 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=FEB406209
    Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services - North Ayrshire Council is a medium sized authority with a population of approximately 135,000. According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, North Ayrshire has high levels of social and economic deprivation with 74 of the 186 data zones in the top 20% most deprived areas. North Ayrshire also has one of the highest levels of unemployment in Scotland. There are approximately 16,936 households in receipt of Council Tax Reduction (24.6%). This contract facilitates the collection of outstanding debt and to execute diligence to recover council tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debts and housing benefit overpayments.

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