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Legal Services Scotland -Conflict of Interest Supplier

Department for Work and Pensions

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Work and Pensions

Buyer Address: Caxton House, Tothill St, London, SW1H 9NA, GB

Contact Name: Cathryn McCrink

Contact Email: cd.debtservices@dwp.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
5000.0 GBP
Published
20 Oct 2025, 15:23
Deadline
13 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
13 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
03 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79111000 - Legal advisory services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Delivery of legal advice and representation services in Scotland for the DWP 's Child Maintenance Service linked to the recovery of child maintenance arrears from parents who have a responsibility to pay for children. The initial contract term for this direct award via the Debt Resolution Service Framework Lot 7 Scottish Litigation is for the period 14/10/25 to 3/8/26 . There is an optional extension period of 1 year plus 1 year plus a period of up to 3 months with a maximum end date of 13/12/28. The total value of the contract , if fully extended, is estimated to be approximately £15,000 plus VAT (ie £18,000 inclusive of VAT)

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