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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Pensions Regulator focuses on the "Enforcement Scotland 2026: Second Agreement" project, centred around sheriff services for debt recovery in Scotland. The contract, valued at £88,000 including VAT, commenced on 10th July 2026 and is set to end on 9th July 2030, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions if required. Located in Brighton, the contracting authority is a public authority under central government jurisdiction in the United Kingdom. This procurement process is in the award stage and was conducted through a direct procurement method, without competition, as it fell below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal advisory and information services firms, particularly those skilled in debt recovery services within Scotland. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract would ideally be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the public sector, as demonstrated by the award to the SME, Colin R. Wilks, identified as the supplier. The scope for contract extension further suggests a longer-term engagement potential, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming at sustainable growth and expansion in public sector services.

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Notice Title

Enforcement Scotland 2026: Second Agreement

Notice Description

Sheriff services for debt recovery in Scotland. Total contract value is PS88,000 inc. VAT, initial contract term 10/07/2026 - 09/07/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064593-2026
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
8 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

COLIN R. WILKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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