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title: "Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576240"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-08-06"
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# Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576240

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services," which falls under the services industry category. This tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £54,000 and a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2019. The delivery location for this contract is within East Renfrewshire, UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract signed on 2nd August 2019. Businesses interested in this tender should be aware that the scope includes aiding the collection of Council Tax, Bid levy, and former tenant arrears, utilizing appropriate legal powers.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, debt recovery, and financial management. Companies with expertise in sheriff officer services and experience in the associated legal processes will be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. Moreover, businesses that can demonstrate their ability to provide community benefits in the areas of employment and social engagement may enhance their competitiveness in this tendering process. The successful bidder will be expected to meet specific community regeneration objectives set forth by the council.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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

East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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. Sole Supplier Framework. Will be offered as a Sole Supplier Framework

Renewal: 2 x Extensions of up to 12 Months Each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362339 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | £54,000 |
| 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 | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## 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 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362339
- 13 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357041

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357041
  Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services - East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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=AUG362339
  Provision of Sheriff Officers & Debt Collection Services - East Renfrewshire 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, Bid levy, former tenant arrears and sundry debts (including Housing benefit overpayments). With regards to Council Tax and Bid levy, 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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- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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