Planning

Debt Management System

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland has initiated the planning stage of a public procurement process, seeking to establish a contract for a Debt Management System. Positioned in Dundee, UKM region, the organisation is focused on acquiring services within the IT category, specifically IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement follows an open procedure intended to commence with an Invitation to Tender on 22nd June 2026, followed by a closing date for questions on 1st July 2026, and a submission deadline on 24th July 2026. The evaluation period will take place from 27th July to 4th September 2026, with the contract award expected on 4th December 2026, and the contract start scheduled for 3rd January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those with capabilities in debt management systems. As Social Security Scotland requires an external service provider to offer, implement, and continuously improve a strategic Debt Case Management System to support the complete debt lifecycle, businesses with expertise in these areas can benefit from potential growth and expansion in the public sector. The inclusion of Community Benefit requirements further makes this opportunity attractive for companies with a focus on delivering social value and impact. Enterprises that can compete in the software package and information systems domain should consider this competitive procedure to secure partnership with a reputable national authority.

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Notice Title

Debt Management System

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Debt Management System. The contract is for the provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic Debt Case Management System. The system must support the end-to-end debt lifecycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is intended that this will be a competitive procedure to procure a Debt Management System. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039222-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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