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title: "SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-12"
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# SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593323

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council is seeking tenders for Debt Management & Diligence Services, focusing on debt recovery and diligence services for various local government financial obligations. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract recently signed on 11th February 2020. This opportunity particularly serves the South Lanarkshire area, specifically Hamilton, under the procurement method classified as "open". The contracting authority has allocated £450,000 for the Finance and Corporate Resources lot and £10,000 for the Community & Enterprise Resources lot.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt recovery, financial services, and legal enforcement. Companies with expertise in managing debt collection processes efficiently and in compliance with legal standards will be well-suited to compete. SMEs that can demonstrate relevant experience and adherence to the Office of Fair Trading’s Debt Collection Guidance can particularly benefit from this contract, as the council allows bids for either or both lots, promoting greater competition.

## Notice

The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.

### Lot Information

Finance and Corporate Resources - Benefits & Revenue Services

The contract will be utilised by Finance and Corporate Resources, Benefits & Revenue Services who will be the lead Resource in relation to debt recovery and diligence services in respect of Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Rent Arrears and Sundry Debts.. Bidders can bid for one or both Lots as they see fit to bid.

Renewal: The contract from this procurement will be awarded for 3 years with an optional 2 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and available funding.

Community & Enterprrise Resources - Parking & Streetwork Services

Community and Enterprise Resources will utilise the contract for debt recovery and diligence services in respect of penalty charge notices and streetworks fixed penalty offences.. Bidders can bid for one or both Lots as they see fit to bid.

Renewal: The contract from this procurement will be awarded for 3 years with an optional 2 year extension subject to satisfactory performance, financial standing and available funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380726 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STIRLING PARK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380726
- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366174
- 5 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362443

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362443&idx=1
  16th September 2019 - Please access attached document for details of tender publication.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362443
  SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366174
  SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380726
  SLC, Debt Management & Diligence Services - The Council are seeking to secure the services of an external service provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for the timeous, effective and accurate collection of debt using effective diligence methods which comply with the appropriate legislation and instructions from the Council in order to maximise their collection rate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593323
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

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