--- title: "The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-21" --- # The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651509.json) ## Summary The Highland Council has awarded a contract for Sheriff Officer Services, encompassing the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt, Parking Fines, and the provision of Housing Services. The buying organisation, The Highland Council, is located at Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and focuses on services within the Highland Council area. The contract, identified as HC/FIN/SHERIFF/2021, was awarded through an open procurement process. Key dates include the contract award date on 30th July 2021 and the latest notice date of 21st January 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £1,205,617 and was signed with the supplier Scott & Co (Scotland) LLP, based in Glasgow. This tender provides substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those experienced in debt collection and handling legal proceedings related to unpaid taxes. The requirement for registered Sheriff Officers opens an avenue for large, established firms to secure significant contracts. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition platform, encouraging businesses with the necessary qualifications and resources to participate. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, with an option to extend by up to 24 months, offers a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder, contributing to sustainable business growth. ## Notice The Highland Council require Sheriff Officer Service for collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt and Parking Fines and provision of Housing Services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sheriff Officer Services including collection of unpaid taxes and housing services.. Registered Sheriff Officers Options: Option to extend by up to 24 months Renewal: 24 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522191 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,205,617 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## 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 - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522191 - 29 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413320 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=13 28th May 2021 - There will be TUPE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=1 29th April 2021 - Invitation to Tender - SOS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=2 29th April 2021 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=3 29th April 2021 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=4 29th April 2021 - Appendix 3 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=5 29th April 2021 - Appendix 4 - Bona-Fide Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=6 29th April 2021 - Appendix 5 - Non Disclosure - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=7 29th April 2021 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=8 29th April 2021 - Appendix 7 - List of Key Staff - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=9 29th April 2021 - Appendix 8 - Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=10 29th April 2021 - Appendix 9 - Performance Report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=11 29th April 2021 - Appendix 10 - Customer Engagement Strategy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413320&idx=12 29th April 2021 - SPD Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413320 The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services - The Highland Council require Sheriff Officer Service for collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt and Parking Fines and provision of Housing Services. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522191 The Highland Council - Sheriff Officer Services - The Highland Council require Sheriff Officer Service for collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Sundry Debt and Parking Fines and provision of Housing Services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk/ - 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