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title: "Legal Services Scotland -Conflict of Interest Supplier"
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# Legal Services Scotland -Conflict of Interest Supplier

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e914d6c1-2d13-42a5-9a61-924d428b51a0

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract titled "Legal Services Scotland - Conflict of Interest Supplier." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory services, within Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, with the process being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 14th October 2025 and concludes on 3rd August 2026, with an optional extension period available. The total contract value, including potential extensions, is evaluated at approximately £18,000 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the awarded supplier is Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for large legal firms with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those specializing in conflict of interest and litigation in debt recovery. The contract supports the DWP's Child Maintenance Service in recovering child maintenance arrears, offering substantial work scope over its duration. Firms capable of delivering consistent legal representation and advice have a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the governmental services arena, benefiting from the steady workflow and potential extended engagements.

## Notice

Delivery of legal advice and representation services in Scotland for the DWP 's Child Maintenance Service linked to the recovery of child maintenance arrears from parents who have a responsibility to pay for children. The initial contract term for this direct award via the Debt Resolution Service Framework Lot 7 Scottish Litigation is for the period 14/10/25 to 3/8/26 . There is an optional extension period of 1 year plus 1 year plus a period of up to 3 months with a maximum end date of 13/12/28. The total value of the contract , if fully extended, is estimated to be approximately PS15,000 plus VAT (ie PS18,000 inclusive of VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631191d0-93f3-42b8-b38e-c690bc1aafc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631191d0-93f3-42b8-b38e-c690bc1aafc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631191d0-93f3-42b8-b38e-c690bc1aafc8
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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