---
title: "Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632384"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-03"
---

# Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals

Buyer: SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632384

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## Summary

The Scottish Social Services Council is conducting a tender process for a Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services, aimed at the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland. The procurement, classified under the services category, falls under an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 3rd December 2020. The contract has a total value of £150,000 and is expected to last for 24 months with the potential for two additional 12-month renewals. Key dates include the contract commencing on 7th December 2020, following the bidding period that ended on 26th October 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those skilled in document service and individual tracing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in these areas would be well-positioned to compete, given that two out of three bids received were from SMEs. Companies meeting the criteria, such as being a member of the Society of Messengers-at-Arms and Sheriff Officers, demonstrate a strong chance for growth in this procurement process.

## Notice

Framework for Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.

Renewal: re-let is anticipated to be published in approximately October 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401189 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT & CO (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79131000 - Documentation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401189
- 5 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396313

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396313&idx=1
  5th October 2020 - ITT - Sheriff Officers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396313
  Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals - Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401189
  Framework for the Supply of Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals - Framework for Sheriff Officer Services for the service of documents and tracing of individuals within Scotland, as and when required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632384
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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