--- title: "Debt Management System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Debt Management System Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Social Security Scotland involves the provision of a Debt Management System, aimed at supporting the complete debt lifecycle through its implementation, support, and continuous improvement. This planned procurement process, categorised under services, is located within the UKM region, specifically Dundee. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a Prior Information Notice issued. Interested parties should note that future updates, including the Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender, will be announced, with an indicative timeline showing the Invitation to Tender published on 22nd June 2026, and the contract award anticipated by 4th December 2026. The open procedure will incorporate Community Benefit requirements. Key dates such as the closing date for tender questions, set for 1st July 2026, have been provided. This tender presents potential opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in debt management solutions, to grow their business by competing for a substantial contract with Social Security Scotland. The competitive procedure stages will likely favour businesses that offer comprehensive service delivery, including implementation and ongoing support. Companies located in and around the UKM region might find logistical advantages. The inclusion of community benefits in the procurement process also allows businesses to contribute positively to local communities, which may align well with certain organisational values and strategies for growth. ## Notice Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Debt Management System. The contract is for the provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic Debt Case Management System. The system must support the end-to-end debt lifecycle. ### Lot Information Lot 1 It is intended that this will be a competitive procedure to procure a Debt Management System. Stages in the procurement are: 1. Prior Information Notice issued. 2. Contract Notice/ Call for Competition 3. Invitation to Tender 4. Contract Award ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554838 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 May 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554838 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554838 Debt Management System - Social Security Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Debt Management System. The contract is for the provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic Debt Case Management System. The system must support the end-to-end debt lifecycle. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829845 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829260 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000829845. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845.json.