---
title: "Legal Services Debt Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805010"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805010.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# Legal Services Debt Recovery

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805010

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Social Security Scotland was for "Legal Services Debt Recovery," aimed at managing debt recovery for benefits. Categorised under "General public services" and "Social protection," this tender was pertinent to services within the Scottish legal system. Located in Dundee, Scotland, the process has reached the award stage with a contract signed on 10th July 2025. The procurement used an open procedure, aligning with public procurement standards, and focused on regional delivery within the UKM area. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, was granted to Harper Macleod LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in debt recovery within governmental frameworks. Large-scale legal firms or those experienced in handling public sector contracts would find this opportunity especially rewarding. The open procurement method and focus on regional service provision present an excellent prospect for firms looking to enhance their portfolios by working with national or federal agencies such as Social Security Scotland. Businesses situated within the UKM region or those with the capacity to efficiently coordinate within this area would be ideally suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Legal Services for Debt Recovery on Social Security Scotland benefits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Legal services to support the Recoveries team with recovery of benefit debt through the Scottish legal system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535207 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535207

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535207
  Legal Services Debt Recovery - Legal Services for Debt Recovery on Social Security Scotland benefits.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805010
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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