Award

Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

28 Feb 2020 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for debt recovery, titled "Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and took place in Dumfries, Scotland. The procurement process began on 1st February 2020 and concluded on 31st January 2022. Harper Macleod LLP has been designated as the primary supplier for this contract, while MacRoberts LLP has been appointed as the standby firm for conflict situations. The contract value amounts to £880,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in debt recovery to engage with various Directorates and Agencies of the Scottish Government. Businesses specialising in legal advice and support services, particularly within the public sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements. Firms interested in competing should possess strong capabilities in legal services delivery, responsive client management, and a robust understanding of public procurement processes to effectively respond to similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers have awarded a contract to appoint a firm of legal advisers under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services for Debt Recovery work to various Directorates and Agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000600258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB382165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Procurement Admin, Scottish Government Procurement Team
Contact Email
katie.lockhart@forestryandland.gov.scot, michael.brydon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443619, 03000676900

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 1QB
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BAM RITCHIES - A DIVISION OF BAM NUTTALL

GTR CONTRACTS

HARPER MACLEOD

MACROBERTS

SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS

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