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Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council has awarded a contract for Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services through a limited procurement method. The procurement process was initiated due to the impending expiry of the current contract on May 10, 2024. This interim contract aims to provide continuity of service while allowing sufficient time for market review and a subsequent tender process for a longer-term agreement. The location of service delivery is primarily focused on the Renfrewshire area, offering opportunities for businesses in the services industry, such as debt recovery and sheriff officer services, to compete for this contract.

This contracting opportunity by Renfrewshire Council can be beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in debt recovery and sheriff officer services. As the procurement method involves an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, potential bidders need to be aware of the specific technical reasons that may limit competition. Key dates include the contract award on May 20, 2024, and an active contract value of GBP 60,000. Interested businesses should focus on providing diligent services in various areas such as Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and Housing Benefit Overpayments to secure the business growth potential offered by this tender.

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Notice Title

Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services

Notice Description

Contract award notice for an interim Contract for Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The Contract requirement for a Sheriff Officer and Debt Recovery to carry out effective debt recovery and diligent services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) -Non-Domestic Rates -Housing Benefit Overpayments -Sundry Debt -Parking Fines -Recovery of BID levy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim contract for Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services The Contract requirement for a Sheriff Officer and Debt Recovery to carry out effective debt recovery and diligent services in the pursuit of: -Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) -Non-Domestic Rates -Housing Benefit Overpayments -Sundry Debt -Parking Fines -Recovery of BID levy

Procurement Information

The Council currently had a contract for Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services which is due to expire on the 10th May 2024. Due to delays with the tender process, a short term contract is require to provide continuity of service and allow time to review the market, conduct a tender process and award a longer term contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Ford
Contact Email
sarah.ford@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
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
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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=MAY505606
    Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services - Contract award notice for an interim Contract for Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The Contract requirement for a Sheriff Officer and Debt Recovery to carry out effective debt recovery and diligent services in the pursuit of: - Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges) -Non-Domestic Rates -Housing Benefit Overpayments -Sundry Debt -Parking Fines -Recovery of BID levy

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