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The Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is embarking on a procurement process titled "The Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is based in Glasgow, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 9 October 2019. The contract runs for five years, set to conclude on 30 September 2024, with the potential for a one-year extension. Businesses were invited to submit their bids by 21 August 2019, and the overall contract value is £120,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in insolvency practices, particularly those looking to expand their market presence within the public sector. Companies equipped with the necessary qualifications, such as membership in the Insolvency Practitioners Association or the Institute of Chartered Accountants, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, SMEs that can demonstrate a strong financial standing and relevant experience may particularly benefit from this procurement process, especially given Glasgow City Council's commitment to fostering local economic development through community benefits.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for the Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services. The contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. The contract is expected to run for five years, commencing 1 October 2019 and ending on 30 September 2024, with an optional 1 year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for the Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services. Glasgow City Council will require the services of an Insolvency Practitioner to be appointed following an insolvency court case raised by the council in respect of outstanding debt. This contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. The contract is expected to run for five years, commencing 1 October 2019 and ending on 30 September 2024. Glasgow City Council will have an option to extend the contract for a period of up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the Bidder in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.. Economic operators may be excluded from this project if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: Option for 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notice to be published is early 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda O'Dell
Contact Email
lesley.thomson2@glasgow.gov.uk, linda.o'dell@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876437, +44 1412878637

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM DUNCAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360888
    The Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services - Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for the Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services. The contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. The contract is expected to run for five years, commencing 1 October 2019 and ending on 30 September 2024, with an optional 1 year extension.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377990
    The Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services - Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for the Provision of Insolvency Practitioner Services. The contract will be awarded to a sole supplier. The contract is expected to run for five years, commencing 1 October 2019 and ending on 30 September 2024, with an optional 1 year extension.

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