---
title: "Sheriff Officer Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508152"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# Sheriff Officer Services

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508152

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking tender submissions for "Sheriff Officer Services," which includes various legal service functions primarily within Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, but may extend UK-wide or internationally. This public procurement process is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender period on 24th October 2017. The total value of the contract is £800,000, with an open procurement method applied and details available through the Council's public procurement portal.

This tender presents growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those offering Sheriff Officer services and related legal functions, such as citation, diligence, and ejection. Businesses with experience in operating within the legal framework of the UK, especially those adhering to regulations specified in the Act of Sederunt, will be well-suited to participate. Firms expected to compete should have a proven track record in similar service delivery and demonstrate capability to manage contracts that require compliance with legal standards and community benefits initiatives.

## Notice

The Council has a requirement to provide Sheriff Officer Services across various services including Enterprise and Housing Resources and Legal Services. The scope of this contract will include services contained within the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567) and any other service required by the Authority that Sheriff Officers are capable of executing. The framework would be expected to primarily operate within Scotland and the central belt, however, there may be occasion when services will be required throughout the UK and also internationally The Council operates within the jurisdiction of two courts, Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, the framework has subsequently been divided into two lots. The services include but is not be restricted to: -Service or intimation of Documents -Ejection -Citation -Diligence -Charges for Payment -Earnings Arrestment -Attachment -Auction -Arrestment -Inhibition -Foreign citation -Tracing and enquiries -Pre-sue reporting

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Hamilton

Sheriff officer services within the jurisdiction of Hamilton Sheriff Court. Fees must conform to the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567). Services to be provided by a Member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms & Sheriff Officers. . NOTE FOR BIDDERS ON EXCLUSION GROUNDS . Providers may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Following initial 2 year period, the framework may be extended for two, one year extension periods.

Lot 2 - Airdrie

Sheriff officer services within the jurisdiction of Airdrie Sheriff Court. Fees must conform to the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567). Services to be provided by a Member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms & Sheriff Officers. . NOTE FOR BIDDERS ON EXCLUSION GROUNDS . Providers may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Following initial 2 year period, the framework may be extended for two, one year extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314761 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 months prior to framework end date, depending on whether extension period is taken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314761
- 21 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296331

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=6
  25th September 2017 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=7
  25th September 2017 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=1
  23rd September 2017 - Tender Invitation Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=2
  23rd September 2017 - ITT - Word Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=3
  23rd September 2017 - ITT - PDF Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=4
  23rd September 2017 - Framework Word Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP296331&idx=5
  23rd September 2017 - Framework PDF Version
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296331
  Sheriff Officer Services - The Council has a requirement to provide Sheriff Officer Services across various services including Enterprise and Housing Resources and Legal Services. The scope of this contract will include services contained within the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567) and any other service required by the Authority that Sheriff Officers are capable of executing. The framework would be expected to primarily operate within Scotland and the central belt, however, there may be occasion when services will be required throughout the UK and also internationally The Council operates within the jurisdiction of two courts, Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, the framework has subsequently been divided into two lots. The services include but is not be restricted to: -Service or intimation of Documents -Ejection -Citation -Diligence -Charges for Payment -Earnings Arrestment -Attachment -Auction -Arrestment -Inhibition -Foreign citation -Tracing and enquiries -Pre-sue reporting
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314761
  Sheriff Officer Services - The Council has a requirement to provide Sheriff Officer Services across various services including Enterprise and Housing Resources and Legal Services. The scope of this contract will include services contained within the Act of Sederunt (Fees of Sheriff Officers)(No.2) 2002(SSI 2002/567) and any other service required by the Authority that Sheriff Officers are capable of executing. The framework would be expected to primarily operate within Scotland and the central belt, however, there may be occasion when services will be required throughout the UK and also internationally The Council operates within the jurisdiction of two courts, Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts, the framework has subsequently been divided into two lots. The services include but is not be restricted to: -Service or intimation of Documents -Ejection -Citation -Diligence -Charges for Payment -Earnings Arrestment -Attachment -Auction -Arrestment -Inhibition -Foreign citation -Tracing and enquiries -Pre-sue reporting

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508152
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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