Tender

External Collection Services

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

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Tender

23 May 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is conducting an open tender for "External Collection Services," aimed at procuring external collection services to support its operations. This procurement process is currently active and is categorized under the legal aid industry. The tender period concludes on 20th June 2019 at 12:00 PM local time, with bid opening occurring simultaneously. The total budget allocated for this contract is £120,000, and the service provision is expected to follow the specified contract terms, which may allow for electronic payments and ordering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in collection services and legal support. Companies experienced in managing external collections, particularly those that have frameworks in place for compliance with GDPR and have a proven track record in similar contracts, will find this challenging yet potentially rewarding. The successful bidders will not only be able to work with a key public sector entity but may also benefit from potential contract extensions after a review, leading to longer-term business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Collection Services

Notice Description

Provision of External Collection Services for Scottish Legal Aid Board

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Collection Services for the Scottish Legal Aid Board

Renewal: Can be extended for a further two twelve month periods subject annual review and continued requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000584580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354952
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

75231000 - Judicial services

75242100 - Public-order services

75242110 - Bailiff services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
allanhe@slab.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312402020

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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