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Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Framework - Lot 3

Accountant in Bankruptcy

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26 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Accountant in Bankruptcy, which is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, seeking the provision of insolvency services under the title "Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Framework - Lot 3." This tender falls within the services industry, specifically targeting insolvency services across various regions in Scotland, including Western and Eastern Scotland. The contract is currently active, with significant dates including its date signed on 31 May 2017 and a modification due to extend the framework until 30 June 2022, indicating a dynamic procurement stage that has adapted to unprecedented events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in insolvency and financial advisory services. Companies capable of handling the nuances of bankruptcy case administration, alongside the ability to engage with public sector frameworks, will be well-suited to compete. The structured nature of this contract, divided into geographic lots, allows for multiple suppliers to participate, thus enhancing the competitive landscape for businesses looking to expand their operations in Scotland's insolvency sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Framework - Lot 3

Notice Description

Lot Information

Insolvency Services: Parts of Western Scotland & Parts of Eastern Scotland

Lot 3 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635946
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400727
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£3,300,000 £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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire
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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