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title: "Debt Management & Diligence Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825938"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Debt Management & Diligence Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825938

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Debt Management & Diligence Services," initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, reached the award stage on the 9th of March 2026. This procurement falls under the category of general public services, specifically targeting debt recovery and diligence services. The services encompass Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayment, and other debt obligations, including those related to Former Tenants Arrears and Penalty Charge Notices. Located in Hamilton, UKM95 region, the Council utilised an open procedure to secure these services, awarding the contract to Stirling Park LLP, a large-scale supplier. The contract, valued at £455,385.51 GBP, was signed on the 2nd of March 2026, marking the completion of this procurement phase.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in finance-related services, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery and legal diligence. Companies capable of providing comprehensive debt management solutions, adhering to legislative requirements while ensuring high collection rates, would be ideal competitors. Engaging with local authorities can enhance market standing and foster long-term partnerships. While Stirling Park LLP was the sole supplier for this contract, businesses with innovative technologies and methodologies could explore future opportunities with councils seeking to maximise debt collection efficacy. The procurement process complements a strategic alignment with South Lanarkshire Council's ongoing requirements for efficient debt management services.

## Notice

The contract will be utilised by Finance and Corporate Resources, Finance (Transactions) Services who will be the lead Resource in relation to debt recovery and diligence services in respect of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Housing Benefit Overpayment, Sundry Debts, Lockups and Factoring. Housing Services will use the contract for Former Tenants Arrears, and Community and Enterprise Resources for Penalty Charge Notices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council ("the Council") has an ongoing requirement to procure a suitable provider to conduct Debt Management & Diligence Services which includes Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services. The contractor will be responsible for 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.. Direct award from Scotland Excel Debt Recovery and Sheriff Officer Services Framework - 1023 to Stirling Park

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551222 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £455,385 |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551222
  Debt Management & Diligence Services - The contract will be utilised by Finance and Corporate Resources, Finance (Transactions) Services who will be the lead Resource in relation to debt recovery and diligence services in respect of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates including Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Housing Benefit Overpayment, Sundry Debts, Lockups and Factoring. Housing Services will use the contract for Former Tenants Arrears, and Community and Enterprise Resources for Penalty Charge Notices.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825938

## Provenance

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