Planning

Debt Management System

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Social Security Scotland involves the provision of a Debt Management System, aimed at supporting the complete debt lifecycle through its implementation, support, and continuous improvement. This planned procurement process, categorised under services, is located within the UKM region, specifically Dundee. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a Prior Information Notice issued. Interested parties should note that future updates, including the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender, will be announced, with an indicative timeline showing the Invitation to Tender published on 22nd June 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 4th December 2026. The open procedure will incorporate Community Benefit requirements. Key dates such as the closing date for tender questions, set for 1st July 2026, have been provided.

This tender presents potential opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in debt management solutions, to grow their business by competing for a substantial contract with Social Security Scotland. The competitive procedure stages will likely favour businesses that offer comprehensive service delivery, including implementation and ongoing support. Companies located in and around the UKM region might find logistical advantages. The inclusion of community benefits in the procurement process also allows businesses to contribute positively to local communities, which may align well with certain organisational values and strategies for growth.

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Notice Title

Debt Management System

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Debt Management System. The contract is for the provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic Debt Case Management System. The system must support the end-to-end debt lifecycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is intended that this will be a competitive procedure to procure a Debt Management System. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554838
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554838
    Debt Management System - Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Debt Management System. The contract is for the provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic Debt Case Management System. The system must support the end-to-end debt lifecycle.

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