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title: "Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b36a"
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# Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland

Buyer: HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b36a

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## Summary

The Highland Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Sheriff Officer services to support debt collection activities in Highland, UK. The process is in the tender stage, with a focus on collection agency services. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, departing from Inverness, and targets the services industry category under CPV code 79940000. Interested parties must submit their electronic applications by 13th July 2026, with the tender officially opening on the same date at 13:00. The contract encompasses a period of 1,800 days, with options for renewal up to a total of 24 months. The estimated contract value is £1,800,000. Businesses must ensure compliance with the legislative requirements and be registered with the Society of Messengers-At-Arms and Sheriff Officers to be eligible to compete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery and collection services. Given its substantial contract value and extended contract period, such firms can leverage this opportunity to expand their clientele and geographical reach within the public sector. Eligible companies should have the capability to operate within the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highlands, and Islands and possess the necessary accreditations and quality management certifications such as ISO 9001. In particular, businesses that exhibit strong quality service provisions and competitive pricing strategies will have an edge given the award criteria weighting of 80% for quality and 20% for price. This tender is well-suited for established agencies seeking to enhance their portfolio in municipal debt recovery services.

## Notice

The Highland Council are seeking the provision of Debt Collection Services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council requires debt collection services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts. All recovery activity must be undertaken in compliance with the relevant legislation and in accordance with the Council's instructions, policies, and procedures, with the aim of maximising collections while ensuring proportionality and lawful practice.

Renewal: Options up to a total of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055413-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055413-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834472
- https://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834472
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834472
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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