---
title: "Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600258"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-02-28"
---

# Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600258

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for debt recovery, titled "Award of Provision of Legal Service for Debt Recovery". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and took place in Dumfries, Scotland. The procurement process began on 1st February 2020 and concluded on 31st January 2022. Harper Macleod LLP has been designated as the primary supplier for this contract, while MacRoberts LLP has been appointed as the standby firm for conflict situations. The contract value amounts to £880,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in debt recovery to engage with various Directorates and Agencies of the Scottish Government. Businesses specialising in legal advice and support services, particularly within the public sector, are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements. Firms interested in competing should possess strong capabilities in legal services delivery, responsive client management, and a robust understanding of public procurement processes to effectively respond to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers have awarded a contract to appoint a firm of legal advisers under the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services for Debt Recovery work to various Directorates and Agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB382165 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 1QB |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BAM RITCHIES - A DIVISION OF BAM NUTTALL; GTR CONTRACTS; HARPER MACLEOD; MACROBERTS; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 11:54 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB382165

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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