TENDER FOR PROVISION OF SHERIFF OFFICER SERVICES – HIGHLAND – SCOTLAND
Reference
HC/RSF/SO/2026
Description
The Highland Council are seeking the provision of Debt Collection Services to support the recovery of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Sundry Debts.
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- Duration in months: 60
- This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
- Description of renewals: Options up to a total of 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79940000 – Collection agency services
Contract locations
- UKM6 – Highlands and Islands
Participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Question 4A2. Tenderers must be members of the Society of Messengers-At-Arms and Sheriff Officers (SMASO). Tenderers are required to be registered to the SMASO and adhere to its Code of Conduct.
Sheriff Officers and Messengers-At-Arms must be commissioned to operate in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highlands, and Islands.
Economic and financial standing
Question 4B5 Tenderers are required to hold, or commit to obtaining prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below. Minimum insurance levels to be held throughout the duration of the contract with the Council, policies with a minimum indemnity limit per claim including:
– Employers Liability Insurance to the value of GBP 5,000,000 (for each & every occurrence)
– Public Liability (Third Party) Insurance to the value of GBP 5,000,000 (for each & every occurrence)
– Professional Indemnity Insurance to the value of GBP 2,000,000 (in the aggregate)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834472.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:834472)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834472
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality (80%) and Price (20%)
Other information
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
United Kingdom
Region: UKM6 – Highlands and Islands