--- title: "External Debt Collection Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD" published: "2020-03-02" --- # External Debt Collection Services Buyer: SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620.json) ## Summary The Scottish Legal Aid Board is initiating a tender for "External Debt Collection Services" aimed at delivering various debt collection solutions. This service falls under the legal industry category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 March 2020, at 12:00 PM. Potential bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the designated platform. The tender period marks a significant window for interested parties, commencing on the date of the notice, 2 March 2020, and extending to the stated deadline. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in debt collection and financial services to expand their client base within the public sector. Firms with expertise in compliance, financial regulation, and client management are particularly well-suited for this contract. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate a robust track record in delivering similar services will have a competitive advantage in the bidding process. Given the nature of the procurement method, which is open, a diverse range of businesses, from local firms to larger entities, can participate and potentially benefit from this long-term contract, which includes options for renewal. ## Notice Provision of various External Debt Collection Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 provision of Debt Collection Services Renewal: option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods subject to 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=MAR382329 | | 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 | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## 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 | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75242110 - Bailiff services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382329 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=5 2nd March 2020 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=6 2nd March 2020 - Tender Questions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=7 2nd March 2020 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=8 2nd March 2020 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=9 2nd March 2020 - Company Details Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=1 2nd March 2020 - BACS forms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=2 2nd March 2020 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=3 2nd March 2020 - Forms of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382329&idx=4 2nd March 2020 - GDPR Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382329 External Debt Collection Services - Provision of various External Debt Collection Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.slab.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616620 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=616620 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=616620 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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