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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of insolvency services under the framework titled "Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Framework - Lot 2," initiated by the Accountant in Bankruptcy, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. This tender, classified under the services category, is primarily aimed at delivering services across Western Scotland. The process is currently at the Award stage, following the signing of the contract on 31 May 2017, with an expected contract duration of one year ending on 30 June 2022. The organisation has allocated a budget of £5,200,000 for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in insolvency and legal services, particularly those that can effectively administer bankruptcy cases as appointed trustees. Businesses with experience in financial advisory, asset management, or legal representation within the insolvency sector would be well-positioned to participate and potentially expand their operations in the changing landscape shaped by recent economic uncertainties, including those arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Framework - Lot 2

Notice Description

Lot Information

Insolvency Services: Parts of Western Scotland

Lot 2 of the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) Insolvency Services Framework. AiB has a requirement for the provision of insolvency services for the administration of allocated sequestration cases where The Accountant is appointed trustee. The services are required across the whole of Scotland. The requirement is split into three geographic Lots with two Contractors appointed to each Lot. Cases are allocated automatically by the case management system (BASYS) to a specific provider in each of the regional Lots dependent on the ranking of the provider in each region. Accountant in Bankruptcy is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. The Chief Executive is also The Accountant in Bankruptcy (The Accountant) who is appointed to exercise all of the functions of The Accountant as specified under The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 ("the Act") (as amended). AiB requires the services of providers to administer bankruptcy cases where The Accountant has been appointed Trustee. The providers will be expected to carry out the functions of the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016. They will be appointed to act on behalf of The Accountant. The Accountant will remain the Trustee throughout.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635768
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400726
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20179 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
Accountant in Bankruptcy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILWINNING
Postcode
KA13 6SA
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilwinning
Westminster Constituency
North Ayrshire and Arran

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Dunedin Advisory Limited

Wylie & Bisset LLP

Further Information

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