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Legal Services Scotland -Conflict of Interest Supplier

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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20 Oct 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Legal Services Scotland - Conflict of Interest Supplier." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory services, within Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, with the process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 14th October 2025 and concludes on 3rd August 2026, with an optional extension period available. The total contract value, including potential extensions, is evaluated at approximately £18,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the awarded supplier is Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for large legal firms with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those specializing in conflict of interest and litigation in debt recovery. The contract supports the DWP's Child Maintenance Service in recovering child maintenance arrears, offering substantial work scope over its duration. Firms capable of delivering consistent legal representation and advice have a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the governmental services arena, benefiting from the steady workflow and potential extended engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Scotland -Conflict of Interest Supplier

Notice Description

Delivery of legal advice and representation services in Scotland for the DWP 's Child Maintenance Service linked to the recovery of child maintenance arrears from parents who have a responsibility to pay for children. The initial contract term for this direct award via the Debt Resolution Service Framework Lot 7 Scottish Litigation is for the period 14/10/25 to 3/8/26 . There is an optional extension period of 1 year plus 1 year plus a period of up to 3 months with a maximum end date of 13/12/28. The total value of the contract , if fully extended, is estimated to be approximately PS15,000 plus VAT (ie PS18,000 inclusive of VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e914d6c1-2d13-42a5-9a61-924d428b51a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631191d0-93f3-42b8-b38e-c690bc1aafc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Cathryn McCrink
Contact Email
cd.debtservices@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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