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title: "Debt Management Partners"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554414"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-06"
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# Debt Management Partners

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554414

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to procure external contractors for the "Debt Management Partners" project, aimed at providing effective diligence services and debt recovery for various debts, including Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates. The procurement process is currently at the "Award" stage, following a successful tender initiated on 29 August 2018, with the contract formally signed on 18 January 2019. This project is classified under the services category and specifically targets organisations operating within the public services sector. The contract is set to deliver services primarily in Dumbarton, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt management and recovery services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that possess the necessary qualifications, including membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Society of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations should be financially robust, with proven track records in managing similar contracts, to ensure their bids are competitive and meet the award criteria established by the Council.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.

### Lot Information

Second Placement Debt Manager

The successful Tenderer of Lot 2 will have the ability to investigate and initiate recovery action from customers with a history of non-payment and will receive cases from the Council where the collection and recovery efforts of the Lot 1 Provider have been unsuccessful following the placement period of 6 months Council Tax, Former Tenant Rent Arrears (FTRA), Non Domestic Rates and Sundry debts which have already been worked on by our current Contractor for Primary Debt Management and will be available for second placement debt management and recovery activities shortly after commencement of the contract.

Renewal: The option to extend annually for up to a maximum of two years, at the sole discretion of the Council

Primary Debt Manager and Sheriff Officers

West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor, Primary debt management and Sheriff Officer Services- primary debt management and recovery activities & enforcement and diligence services in the pursuit of: Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms must hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract. Sheriff Officer Fees as per The Act of Sederunt, currently in force or any replacement.

Renewal: Option to extend annually for up to a maximum of two years, at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347701 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: If extension periods are not utilised 2022. If extension options utilised 2023 or 2024. |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER LOVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347701
- 29 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329895
  Debt Management Partners - West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR347701
  Debt Management Partners - West Dunbartonshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust is seeking to secure the services of an external contractor to carry out effective diligence services and debt recovery in the pursuit of:Council Tax (including water and sewerage charges);Non Domestic Rates (NDR);Sundry Debt Invoices for West Dunbartonshire Council; Sundry Debt invoices for West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust; Rent Arrears; Housing Benefit Overpayments It is a requirement of the Contract that the Sheriff Officers and Messengers-at-Arms hold a commission to operate in the Dumbarton Court district of the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. This must be maintained for the duration of the Contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554414

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