--- title: "Sheriff Officer Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-15" --- # Sheriff Officer Services Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council is conducting a procurement process for Sheriff Officer Services to recover various debts, including Council Tax arrears and Housing Benefit overpayments, across the Midlothian region. This open tender, identified as MID/17/7, is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on June 15, 2017. The submission deadline for bids was April 18, 2017, and the buying organisation is based in Dalkeith, UKM23. The council seeks a single supplier who holds a Commission for the Midlothian area and adheres to the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers throughout the contract duration. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal enforcement and debt recovery services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can demonstrate adequate insurance cover and financial stability, with a turnover of at least £500,000 over the past three years, will be well positioned to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a range of businesses to engage and possibly expand their portfolio through community benefits such as apprenticeship creation and local training initiatives. ## Notice Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts. Renewal: There shall be an option available to the Authority to extend the contract by a further one 2 year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286431 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286431 - 16 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277276 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277276 Sheriff Officer Services - Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286431 Sheriff Officer Services - Midlothian Council is seeking a single Supplier to be appointed for the provision of Sheriff Officer Services across the Midlothian Council region on its behalf. Services shall include for the recovery of Council Tax arrears, Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Sundry Debt invoices and Housing Benefit Overpayments. It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officer(s) hold a Commission for the Midlothian area and act at all times in accordance with the Code of Practice for Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers (Officers of Court). This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and until collection of all outstanding Debts. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000485652.json.