Award

Insolvency Services

ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Accountant in Bankruptcy, pertains to the provision of Insolvency Services under a completed framework agreement. It focuses on the regions of North Eastern Scotland, Highlands & Islands, parts of Eastern Scotland, and parts of South Western Scotland. The procurement was executed using a limited award procedure without prior publication due to unforeseen circumstances, as per Regulation 34 and Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The process has moved to the award stage, with active contracts signed on 7th June 2022, each valued at £4,927,000. This arrangement aligns with the economic affairs category, crucial for regulatory compliance in insolvency operations within these regions.

This tender offers business growth opportunities by engaging suppliers experienced in handling complex insolvency matters. The extension of the framework, influenced by exceptional circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact and an ongoing independent review, suggests a strategic adaptation to evolving regulatory requirements. This presents an ideal opportunity for specialised firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, like Dunedin Advisory Limited and Wylie Bisset, which have already been awarded contracts under this framework. Businesses with expertise in insolvency, legal, and financial services will find this an opportune moment to leverage their capabilities to support and influence the shaping of the future insolvency procurement strategy.

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Notice Title

Insolvency Services

Notice Description

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB).

Lot Information

North Eastern Scotland & Highlands & Islands and Parts of Eastern Scotland

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.

Parts of South Western Scotland

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.

Parts of South Western Scotland and Parts of Eastern Scotland

Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.

Procurement Information

This notice is in compliance with Regulation 34 and Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PC(S)R 2015). Full justification is available in the corresponding VEAT notice (Reference: OCT540460).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799508
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543186
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£4,927,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aibprocurement@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3002002600

Buyer Location

Locality
KILWINNING
Postcode
KA13 6SA
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DUNEDIN ADVISORY

WYLIE BISSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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