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title: "Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messengers-At-Arms Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000598582"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY"
published: "2020-02-06"
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# Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messengers-At-Arms Services Framework

Buyer: ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000598582

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## Summary

The Accountant in Bankruptcy is seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messengers-At-Arms Services Framework" in the services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having concluded the tender submission period on 5th November 2019. The framework will operate primarily in Scotland and includes a total budget of £1,000,000. The awarded contract was finalised on 4th February 2020, with Stirling Park LLP being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal and administrative services sector, particularly those specialising in sheriff officer and tracing services. Companies that are part of the Society of Messengers at Arms and Sheriff Officers (SMASO) and possess the requisite insurance coverages will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for a broad pool of participants, fostering competition and potentially leading to innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

Accountant in Bankruptcy intend to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messenger-At-Arms services. The scope of this framework is intended to cover all services listed within the Scottish Statutory Instrument Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms, Sheriff Officers and Shorthand Writers) and provision of tracing services. Full details of the requirement are detailed within the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Accountant in Bankruptcy intend to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messenger-At-Arms services. The scope of this framework is intended to cover all services listed within the Scottish Statutory Instrument Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms, Sheriff Officers and Shorthand Writers) and provision of tracing services. This Framework will be available to AIB, Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), Social Security Scotland and Revenue Scotland. Further details on each of the Public Bodies and the requirement is contained within the attached ITT. Detailed Award Criteria is contained in the ITT Documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380048 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Within 4 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £993,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY |
| Locality | KILWINNING |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA13 6SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilwinning |
| Westminster constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380048
- 4 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368083

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=6
  7th October 2019 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=7
  7th October 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=8
  7th October 2019 - Framework Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=9
  7th October 2019 - Schedule 5 - Standard Terms of Supply
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=10
  7th October 2019 - Standard Terms of Supply - Revenue Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=1
  7th October 2019 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=2
  7th October 2019 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=3
  7th October 2019 - Form Of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=4
  7th October 2019 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368083&idx=5
  7th October 2019 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368083
  Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messengers-At-Arms Services Framework - Accountant in Bankruptcy intend to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messenger-At-Arms services. The scope of this framework is intended to cover all services listed within the Scottish Statutory Instrument Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms, Sheriff Officers and Shorthand Writers) and provision of tracing services. Full details of the requirement are detailed within the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380048
  Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messengers-At-Arms Services Framework - Accountant in Bankruptcy intend to award a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sheriff Officer/Messenger-At-Arms services. The scope of this framework is intended to cover all services listed within the Scottish Statutory Instrument Act of Sederunt (Fees of Messengers-at-Arms, Sheriff Officers and Shorthand Writers) and provision of tracing services. Full details of the requirement are detailed within the attached Invitation to Tender (ITT).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aib.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000598582

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