---
title: "External Collection Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584580"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000584580.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD"
published: "2019-05-23"
---

# External Collection Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584580

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## Summary

The Scottish Legal Aid Board is conducting an open tender for "External Collection Services," aimed at procuring external collection services to support its operations. This procurement process is currently active and is categorized under the legal aid industry. The tender period concludes on 20th June 2019 at 12:00 PM local time, with bid opening occurring simultaneously. The total budget allocated for this contract is £120,000, and the service provision is expected to follow the specified contract terms, which may allow for electronic payments and ordering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in collection services and legal support. Companies experienced in managing external collections, particularly those that have frameworks in place for compliance with GDPR and have a proven track record in similar contracts, will find this challenging yet potentially rewarding. The successful bidders will not only be able to work with a key public sector entity but may also benefit from potential contract extensions after a review, leading to longer-term business relationships.

## Notice

Provision of External Collection Services for Scottish Legal Aid Board

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Collection Services for the Scottish Legal Aid Board

Renewal: Can be extended for a further two twelve month periods subject annual review and continued requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354952 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75231000 - Judicial services
- 75242100 - Public-order services
- 75242110 - Bailiff services
- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354952

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=1
  23rd May 2019 - Appendix D - GDPR Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=2
  23rd May 2019 - Appendix A - Company Details Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=3
  23rd May 2019 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=4
  23rd May 2019 - External Collection Services - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=5
  23rd May 2019 - Technical Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=6
  23rd May 2019 - Forms of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354952&idx=7
  23rd May 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354952
  External Collection Services - Provision of External Collection Services for Scottish Legal Aid Board

## Notice URLs

- http://www.slab.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584580
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=584580
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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