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Legal Services Debt Recovery

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, based in Dundee, has completed a public procurement process for "Legal Services Debt Recovery" under the Scottish Procurement Framework for Legal Services (2023-2027). This contract, which falls under the services category within the social protection industry, was awarded on 20th April 2026 and is valued at £20,000. The open procurement procedure involved Harper Macleod LLP as the successful supplier, with the procurement stage now in the award phase. The contract focuses on providing legal services related to debt recovery, indicating a highly technical specialization.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in legal services and debt recovery, particularly those with expertise in government contracts and a presence in the UK. While this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities through frameworks such as the Scottish Government Legal Services Framework could present growth avenues for other legal firms. Businesses with the capacity to offer competitive legal solutions and those familiar with electronic bid submissions might find themselves well-positioned for future tenders in this domain.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Debt Recovery

Notice Description

Provision of legal services debt recovery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830895
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555557
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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARPER MACLEOD

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