--- title: "Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Accountant in Bankruptcy" published: "2026-08-12" --- # Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy Buyer: Accountant in Bankruptcy Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444.json) ## Summary Accountant in Bankruptcy is procuring insolvency administration services through a single-provider framework agreement. The appointed provider will administer bankruptcy cases allocated by AiB, while AiB remains the appointed Trustee under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016. Services cover Scotland, with occasional delivery elsewhere in the UK and, exceptionally, overseas. Work may include full administration of complex cases involving trading activity, self-employed or deceased debtors, legal entities, charitable incorporated organisations, foreign or tenanted property, property portfolios, land ownership and crofting. The requirement is for specialist insolvency services, classified under CPV 79211000. AiB is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for administering statutory debt solutions including bankruptcy, Protected Trust Deeds and the Debt Arrangement Scheme. The procurement reached tender: AiB invited offers using a restricted procedure, with electronic submission of the Single Procurement Document and selection-stage information. This notice covers the selection stage; candidates passing evaluation are to be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage on 6 October 2026. The deadline for selection responses was 15 September 2026 at 17:00. The framework has an initial 720-day contract period, with two optional 12-month extensions. Evaluation is pass/fail against suitability, economic and financial standing, and technical capability. Applicants must show a liquidity ratio of at least 1.0, positive net assets, required insurance cover, two similar contracts from the last three years, and specified insolvency qualifications. A single provider will be appointed. This opportunity suits established insolvency practices able to administer Scottish bankruptcy cases consistently across a geographically dispersed service. Applicants need at least one Joint Insolvency Examination Board-qualified Insolvency Practitioner and at least one additional staff member with a Certificate of Proficiency and Personal Insolvency qualification, either already in place or available by contract commencement. Relevant experience must include at least two similar contracts delivered within the previous three years, from the public or private sector. Businesses should have sufficient financial resilience, insurance arrangements and operational infrastructure to manage demand-led case allocations. The requirement may involve complex estates and property or legal structures, so providers need appropriate specialist expertise, qualified staff and the capacity to meet AiB’s statutory and operational requirements. ## Notice Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for administering Scotland's statutory debt solutions. These include bankruptcy, Protected Trust Deeds and the Debt Arrangement Scheme. To support the delivery of its statutory functions, AiB intends to establish a single-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Insolvency Services across Scotland. The appointed provider will deliver insolvency administration services for bankruptcy cases where AiB has been appointed Trustee under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016. The provider will administer allocated cases on AiB's behalf, while AiB will remain the appointed Trustee throughout. The appointed provider will be expected to carry out the administration of cases in accordance with the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 and any associated legislation, statutory guidance and operational instructions issued by AiB. An Operating Manual detailing the required bankruptcy administration processes will be provided to the successful provider. The Services are expected to be required primarily throughout Scotland. However, occasions may arise where service delivery is required elsewhere within the United Kingdom and, exceptionally, overseas. Tenderers must demonstrate that they possess the capability, capacity and operational infrastructure necessary to deliver the Services effectively and consistently, irrespective of geographical location. Between July 2022 and May 2026, approximately 3,179 insolvency cases were instructed, comprising 1,973 Debtor Applications and 1,206 Creditor Petitions. Under the proposed arrangements, AiB intends to retain the majority of Debtor Applications, with only more complex cases being allocated to the appointed provider. Forthcoming legislative changes may also result in a further reduction in the volume of cases allocated. Bidders should note that insolvency services are demand-led and historic volumes are provided for information only and do not constitute any guarantee of future case volumes or throughput. Complex cases may include cases that involve trading activity, self-employed debtors, deceased debtor estates, legal entities (including partnerships, trusts and incorporated bodies), Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIOs), foreign property ownership, property portfolio ownership, tenanted property ownership, land ownership or crofting. The expectation for these cases would be for full administration. The Framework Agreement will be established for an initial period of two years with the option for AiB to extend for up to two further periods of twelve months each; subject to satisfactory performance and continued business need. This procurement is being conducted using the Restricted Procedure. This Contract Notice relates to the Selection Stage only. Interested economic operators are required to complete and submit the Single Procurement Document (SPD Scotland) and any associated selection-stage information by the stated deadline. As part of the SPD, applicants will be required to complete a Cyber Security Assessment through the Supply25 portal. The assessment will be used to inform AiB's evaluation of Applicants' quality assurance arrangements and cyber security capabilities Detailed information regarding the SPD, minimum requirements and evaluation methodology is contained within the "Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and Instructions for Applicants" document accompanying this Contract Notice. Only those candidates successfully shortlisted following evaluation of SPD responses will be invited to participate in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Options: The Framework Agreement will be established for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of twelve-months. Renewal: There are two optional 12-month extensions available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562156 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2026 | | 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 | Accountant in Bankruptcy | | Locality | KILWINNING | | Postcode area | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA13 6SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilwinning | | Westminster constituency | North Ayrshire and Arran | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79211000 - Accounting services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562156 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562156 Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy - Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy. ## Notice URLs - http://www.aib.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839444 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/kilmarnock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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