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title: "Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517947"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-07"
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# Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517947

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services" within the public services sector, primarily focusing on the recovery of council taxes, non-domestic rates, and various debts. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, having a deadline for submissions on 1st February 2018 at 12:00 PM. Located in Greenock, UK, the contract is awarded through an open procedure, aiming to select a capable organisation for a contract period initially set until 31st March 2020, with potential extension options available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal support, debt recovery, and financial services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can demonstrate financial stability, hold appropriate insurance coverages, and possess the necessary certifications will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs and firms familiar with the local Inverclyde area may find this an advantageous venture to expand their operational portfolio while contributing effectively to local government service delivery.

## Notice

Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

Renewal: The Contract duration will be from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020 with option to extend until 31st March 2021 with a further option to extend until 31st March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327277 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If extension periods are not utilised 2020. If extension options utilised 2021 or 2022. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEX M ADAMSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75242110 - Bailiff services
- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327277
- 11 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306111

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306111
  Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327277
  Provision of Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - Inverclyde Council requires an organisation to provide a sheriff officer, diligence and debt recovery service and as part of this service to assist in the recovery process for the collection of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debts, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Parking Charge Notices. With regards to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates, this should be recovered using powers conveyed under the Summary Warrant process or any other process which amends or supersedes this process throughout the period of the contract. The Sheriff Officer, Diligence and Debt Recovery Service is more fully described in the specification.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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