Stirling Park LLP and Scott & Co have been successful in their bid to supply Sheriff Officers Services to AiB.

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) saved the public purse £1.855m in 2009-10.

Up to date information on the various forms of debt enforcement, known as diligence, now available online.

Official Scottish insolvency statistics from AiB report 5,378 personal insolvencies in the first quarter of 2010/11; an increase of 4 per cent on the previous quarter and down of 15 per cent on the same period of the previous year.

On 1 July 2010, Part 14 and Schedule 4 of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 will come into force, making changes to legislation regarding the arrestment of ships and cargo.

Money Advice Scotland's 21st birthday Conference kicks off today with keynote speeches from Fergus Ewing MSP, the Minister for Community Safety and Rosemary Winter-Scott, The Accountant in Bankruptcy.

AiB's offices will be closed to the public on Friday 28 and Monday 31 May.

AiB report 32 per cent rise in company insolvencies in first three months of this year while personal insolvencies drop by 9 per cent.

Please note that the AiB office will be closed on Monday 4 May due to the public holiday.

The Sheriff Officer Services Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now live. More information provided.