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title: "Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834472"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland

Buyer: HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834472

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## Summary

The Highland Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland," focusing on the industry category of general public services. This tender aims to secure debt collection services for the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, and Sundry Debts within the Inverness area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure being followed. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th July 2026, with the award process commencing immediately after on the same day. The Council, located at Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, is managing this tender worth £1,800,000 GBP and is accepting electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection and financial services. Companies adept in recovery operations, particularly those experienced with public sector clients, stand to benefit. The requirement for membership in the Society of Messengers-At-Arms and Sheriff Officers (SMASO) and the ability to operate within the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highlands, and Islands would make this contract particularly suitable for firms with regional expertise and necessary credentials. The open procedure enhances accessibility for qualified tenderers, promoting competitiveness and offering growth potential for businesses seeking expansion in public service contracts.

## Notice

The Highland Council are seeking the provision of Debt Collection Services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council requires debt collection services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts. All recovery activity must be undertaken in compliance with the relevant legislation and in accordance with the Council's instructions, policies, and procedures, with the aim of maximising collections while ensuring proportionality and lawful practice.

Renewal: Options up to a total of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557848 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557848

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557848
  Provision of Sheriff Officer Services - Highland - The Highland Council are seeking the provision of Debt Collection Services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834472
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834472
- https://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834472

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