This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2024 at 16:59

Tender

03 Jul 2023 at 16:44

Planning

05 Apr 2023 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently seeking Legal Services through an open procurement process titled "DWP Orders for Sale Litigation". The focus of this contract is on recovering monies owed by one parent to another for child maintenance purposes, including other debt litigation resolution services. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP on 19th January 2024. The Department of Work and Pensions is the buying organization located in Leeds, UK, and the procurement falls under the legal services industry category.

This tender for Orders for Sale Litigation services presents a business growth opportunity for legal service providers specialising in debt litigation resolution services. Suppliers, particularly those experienced in legal advisory and representation services, are well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £566,171.00 GBP, this opportunity offers the chance to work closely with the Department for Work and Pensions in managing individual cases related to child maintenance. Businesses interested in property management, debt recovery, and estate agency services may find this tender particularly relevant.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DWP Orders for Sale Litigation

Notice Description

The focus of this Contract is for Orders for Sale in relation to the recovery of monies owed by the Paying Parent to the Receiving Parent for Child Maintenance purposes. However, the Supplier may be required to undertake other debt litigation resolution services to be agreed during the Contract Period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The focus of this Contract is for Orders for Sale in relation to the recovery of monies owed by the Paying Parent to the Receiving Parent for Child Maintenance purposes. However, the Supplier may be required to undertake other debt litigation resolution services to be agreed during the Contract Period. The supplier will work closely with the Buyer (Department of Work and Pensions) to manage individual cases including the establishment, collection and transfer of monies received from the paying parent under payment plans. The recovery includes the management of property for which an order for possession has been granted to ensure that the value of the sale of property is protected. Suppliers will also be required to undertake all tasks associated with the sale of property including the appointment and management of estate agents.

Renewal: 2 separate 12 month extensions possible

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bcbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002486-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£566,171 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2023Expired
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On contract expiry date

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP

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