--- title: "Litigation Advice, Representation & Debt Recovery" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES" published: "2019-12-23" --- # Litigation Advice, Representation & Debt Recovery Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091.json) ## Summary River Clyde Homes is currently seeking tenders for their project titled "Litigation Advice, Representation & Debt Recovery," aimed at hiring a qualified law firm to support their staff in recovering possession and managing rent arrears cases in Greenock Sheriff Court. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions being accepted through an open procedure until the deadline of 27th January 2020. This contract, classified under the services category and pertaining to housing and community amenities, requires firms to have a presence in the UKM83 region, specifically in Greenock. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in litigation and debt recovery, offering a chance for growth by enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing legal advice, representation in tribunal settings, and experience in housing law will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to engage with River Clyde Homes on various matters, including tenancy management and anti-social behaviour, thereby establishing a long-term working relationship with the buyer. ## Notice River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent law firm to assist RCH's staff with advice and representation for recovery of possession in heritable actions and rent arrears cases in Greenock Sheriff Court and also to potentially represent RCH in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). The advice and representation required also includes general debt recovery work in Greenock Sheriff Court and any other litigation matters as required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent law firm to assist RCH's staff with advice and representation for recovery of possession in heritable actions and rent arrears cases in Greenock Sheriff Court and also to potentially represent RCH in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). The advice and representation required also includes general debt recovery work in Greenock Sheriff Court and any other litigation matters as required. The successful bidder will liaise closely and be available to meet regularly with River Clyde Homes' staff involved in debt recovery and tenancy management. Prior to undertaking any court action on behalf of River Clyde Homes, the successful bidder shall discuss anticipated costs and prospects of success with River Clyde Homes staff. The successful bidder will also liaise as required with River Clyde Homes' staff in relation to tenancy management issues, e.g. anti-social behaviour and succession issues, etc. In relation to ad-hoc Debt Recovery, the successful bidder shall provide River Clyde Homes with expert advice to identify the correct solution to suit River Clyde Homes' needs providing guidance regarding the cost effectiveness and the practicalities of any debt recovery action. Firms should note that RCH require a solicitor at partner level to undertake court appearances on behalf of RCH. Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2-year period. RCH may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for a further 2, 12 month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375923 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | December 2023 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | RIVER CLYDE HOMES | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 4JT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde North | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375923 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=6 31st January 2020 - Certification document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=1 23rd December 2019 - RCH487 - Debt Recovery Advice & Representation ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=2 23rd December 2019 - RCH487 - Appendix A - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=3 23rd December 2019 - RCH487 - Appendix B - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=4 23rd December 2019 - RCH487 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC375923&idx=5 23rd December 2019 - RCH487 - Appendix D - Contract Ts and Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375923 Litigation Advice, Representation & Debt Recovery - River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent law firm to assist RCH's staff with advice and representation for recovery of possession in heritable actions and rent arrears cases in Greenock Sheriff Court and also to potentially represent RCH in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber). The advice and representation required also includes general debt recovery work in Greenock Sheriff Court and any other litigation matters as required. ## Notice URLs - http://riverclydehomes.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=609091 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609091.json.