--- title: "Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-25" --- # Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services is being conducted by the West Lothian Council and Falkirk Council. The tender, identified as CC8704, falls under the services category and is focused on effective debt recovery for various council-related debts, such as Council Tax and Housing Rent Arrears. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 May 2018. The services will be delivered in the regions of West Lothian and Falkirk, and the procurement method employed is the open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery and legal services to expand their client base and service offering. Companies with experience in public sector contracts or a proven track record in debt collection, particularly in council or municipal contexts, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there may be opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage in community benefits as part of the contract, fostering local growth and social responsibility initiatives. ## Notice West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy. ### Lot Information Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement. Renewal: Option to extend annually for a maximum 3 years Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services Council Tax not recovered by the contractor in Lot 1 will pass to the successful contractor in Lot 2 for collections. This requirement is for Falkirk Council only. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement. Renewal: The contract may be extended annually for a further three years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323328 | | 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 | 25 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | FALKIRK COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Falkirk South | | Westminster constituency | Falkirk | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk, TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323328 - 23 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317748 - 18 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317182 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317182 Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323328 Sheriff Officer and Debt Collection Services - West Lothian and Falkirk Council are seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of: Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debt invoices, Housing Rent Arrears, Commercial Rent Arrears and Business Improvement District Levy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536983 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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