Official source
| Original official title | Debt Management System |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | Social Security Scotland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Identifier | JUL560431 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845 · S/26/005 · 2026/S 000-039222 |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Deadline | 18 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London |
| Value | Not stated |
Boundary
No estimated contract value is stated. The notice includes substantial insurance, financial-standing and community-benefit conditions; detailed requirements remain in the procurement documents.
Verified opportunity overview
Social Security Scotland is procuring provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic debt case-management system for the end-to-end debt lifecycle. ContractLens presents verified public facts and supplier implications without replacing the tender documents.
Current status and key dates
The official source was checked on 27 July 2026 and the record was open for submission. The stated deadline is 18 August 2026, 12:00 Europe/London. The stated duration is 72 months including 12 months implementation, with an option for up to 24 additional months. Suppliers must recheck the live official source before relying on status, dates or documents.
Scope and deliverables
Provision, implementation, support and continuous improvement of a strategic debt case-management system for the end-to-end debt lifecycle. Provide and implement a strategic debt case-management system. Support and continuously improve the service across the debt lifecycle.
Lots and contract structure
No lots stated Suppliers must check the current procurement documents for lot boundaries, participation conditions and later changes.
Supplier requirements
The initial term includes a 12-month implementation period. Insurance, financial-standing and community-benefit requirements apply as stated in the tender documents. The current procurement documents remain authoritative for eligibility, capacity, insurance and mandatory submission conditions.
Submission and award method
Technical 50%. Price 50%. Suppliers must check the live notice and current procurement documents before relying on submission or award mechanics.
Value explanation
No estimated value is stated on the official notice. Any published figure is an estimate or stated value, not guaranteed spend, unless the official documents expressly say otherwise.
Amendments and status history
No separate material amendment was identified in the official record used for this report. This is not proof that no clarification, replacement document or later notice exists; suppliers must check the live source before relying on the position.
Supplier relevance
Long-term strategic software and implementation procurement for a Scottish public body. This editorial assessment does not replace the buyer’s eligibility, selection or award requirements.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
No estimated contract value is stated. The notice includes substantial insurance, financial-standing and community-benefit conditions; detailed requirements remain in the procurement documents. Unsupported criteria, certifications, quantities, service levels and amendment claims remain explicit evidence gaps.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement record for JUL560431 · ocds-r6ebe6-0000829845 · S/26/005 · 2026/S 000-039222, checked by ContractLens on 27 July 2026. The official source URL is https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560431. The live official record and current procurement documents remain authoritative.