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Legal Services Debt Recovery

Social Security Scotland

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22 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Social Security Scotland was for "Legal Services Debt Recovery," aimed at managing debt recovery for benefits. Categorised under "General public services" and "Social protection," this tender was pertinent to services within the Scottish legal system. Located in Dundee, Scotland, the process has reached the award stage with a contract signed on 10th July 2025. The procurement used an open procedure, aligning with public procurement standards, and focused on regional delivery within the UKM area. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, was granted to Harper Macleod LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery within governmental frameworks. Large-scale legal firms or those experienced in handling public sector contracts would find this opportunity especially rewarding. The open procurement method and focus on regional service provision present an excellent prospect for firms looking to enhance their portfolios by working with national or federal agencies such as Social Security Scotland. Businesses situated within the UKM region or those with the capacity to efficiently coordinate within this area would be ideally suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Debt Recovery

Notice Description

Legal Services for Debt Recovery on Social Security Scotland benefits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Legal services to support the Recoveries team with recovery of benefit debt through the Scottish legal system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805010
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Social Security Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harper Macleod LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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