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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Debt Collection Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands has awarded a contract for the provision of Debt Collection Services through a Framework Agreement. The contract was signed on 3rd April 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the "services" category and is in the education sector. The tender process was completed, and the contract is currently in the active stage. The buying organization is based in Inverness and can be contacted at ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms specializing in debt collection services. Suitable businesses for this procurement are those versed in the services industry. The University expects named Academic Partners like UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and Scottish Association for Marine Science to benefit from this Framework Agreement. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing fair competition for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Debt Collection Services to the named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Debt Collection Services. For the purpose of clarification, the below Partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that Partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Perth - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to form a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Debt Collection Services. For the purpose of clarification, the below Partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that Partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North Highland - UHI Perth - Scottish Association for Marine Science It should be noted that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland are expected to merge into one institution in the summer of 2023. In the event this merger takes place, the newly formed institution will have access to this Framework Agreement. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence for an initial term of twenty-four (24) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721696
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475317
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
February 2025 OR February 2026 OR February 2027 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Additional Buyers

Argyll College

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

North Highland College (Known as UHI North Highland)

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

UHI Moray

UHI Perth

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Credit Resource Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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