Award

Debt Recovery Services

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the procurement process for a Debt Collection Sheriff Officer Services contract under the open procedure method. The contract, valued at £450,000, has been awarded to Stirling Park LLP. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting debt recovery services for Revenues and Benefits. The contract involves collection across all income streams and is based in Dumfries and Galloway Council. The award was finalised on 6 March 2025, marking the transition from the tender stage to an active contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in debt recovery and related financial services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that excel in managing collections and have Sheriff Officer capabilities are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement allows firms to expand their market presence in the public sector and develop long-term strategic partnerships. It also demonstrates the council’s commitment to efficient revenue management, potentially opening doors for more regional or local authority contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Recovery Services

Notice Description

umfries and Galloway Council is seeking to secure one supplier for a Debt Collection Sheriff Officer Services contract, for Revenues and Benefits, for all income streams

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to secure one supplier for a Debt Collection Sheriff Officer Services contract, for Revenues and Benefits, for all income streams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794936
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527245
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

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Scott Greer
Contact Email
scott.greer@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIRLING PARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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