Tender

External Debt Collection Services

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

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Tender

02 Mar 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is initiating a tender for "External Debt Collection Services" aimed at delivering various debt collection solutions. This service falls under the legal industry category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 March 2020, at 12:00 PM. Potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the designated platform. The tender period marks a significant window for interested parties, commencing on the date of the notice, 2 March 2020, and extending to the stated deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in debt collection and financial services to expand their client base within the public sector. Firms with expertise in compliance, financial regulation, and client management are particularly well-suited for this contract. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate a robust track record in delivering similar services will have a competitive advantage in the bidding process. Given the nature of the procurement method, which is open, a diverse range of businesses, from local firms to larger entities, can participate and potentially benefit from this long-term contract, which includes options for renewal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Debt Collection Services

Notice Description

Provision of various External Debt Collection Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

provision of Debt Collection Services

Renewal: option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods subject to annual review and continued requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382329
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

75242110 - Bailiff services

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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