Award

The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Tender

29 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for Sheriff Officer Services, encompassing the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt, Parking Fines, and the provision of Housing Services. The buying organisation, The Highland Council, is located at Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and focuses on services within the Highland Council area. The contract, identified as HC/FIN/SHERIFF/2021, was awarded through an open procurement process. Key dates include the contract award date on 30th July 2021 and the latest notice date of 21st January 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £1,205,617 and was signed with the supplier Scott & Co (Scotland) LLP, based in Glasgow.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those experienced in debt collection and handling legal proceedings related to unpaid taxes. The requirement for registered Sheriff Officers opens an avenue for large, established firms to secure significant contracts. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition platform, encouraging businesses with the necessary qualifications and resources to participate. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, with an option to extend by up to 24 months, offers a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder, contributing to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

The Highland Council require Sheriff Officer Service for collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt and Parking Fines and provision of Housing Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheriff Officer Services including collection of unpaid taxes and housing services.. Registered Sheriff Officers

Options: Option to extend by up to 24 months

Renewal: 24 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522191
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
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,205,617 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20214 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian Murison
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, veronica.formosa-hamilton@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886603, +44 1463702337

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT & CO (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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