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09 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has completed the procurement process for the "Enforcement Scotland 2026: First Agreement," focusing on debt recovery services within the legal advisory and information sector. The primary purchasing organisation, located at Telecom House, Brighton, awarded the contract to Scott & Co, situated in Glasgow. The procurement, carried out under a direct, below-threshold method without competition, began on 10th July 2026 and is expected to continue until 9th July 2030, with possibilities for two one-year extensions. The total contract value is £88,000, which falls under the public authority central government classification.

This contract offers substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in debt recovery operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in such services could benefit significantly from similar public contracts, given the £88,000 investment and extension possibilities. Companies operating within the UK, especially in the legal and financial sectors, may find such contracts particularly advantageous for expanding their public sector portfolios and establishing long-term relationships with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Enforcement Scotland 2026: First Agreement

Notice Description

For Scottish debt recovery services. Total contract value is PS88,000, initial contract term 10/07/2026 - 09/07/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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