Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Accountant in Bankruptcy
1 Pennyburn Road
Kilwinning
KA13 6SA
Telephone
+44 3002002600
Fax
+44 3002002601
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00233
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Insolvency Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79211000 - Accounting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,927,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North Eastern Scotland & Highlands & Islands and Parts of Eastern Scotland
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79211000 - Accounting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parts of South Western Scotland
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79211000 - Accounting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Parts of South Western Scotland and Parts of Eastern Scotland
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79211000 - Accounting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Insolvency Services to Accountant in Bankruptcy.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Additional deliveries by the original supplier
Explanation:
This notice is in compliance with Regulation 34 and Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PC(S)R 2015). Full details stated under V1.3 'Additional Information'.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-031767
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
1
Title
North Eastern Scotland & Highlands & Islands and Parts of Eastern Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dunedin Advisory Limited
H5 Newark Business Park, Newark Road South
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Wylie Bisset
168 Bathstreet
Glasgow
G2 4TP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £4,927,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
2
Title
Parts of South Western Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Wylie Bisset
168 Bathstreet
Glasgow
G2 4TP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dunedin Advisory Limited
H5 Newark Business Park, Newark Road South
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £4,927,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
3
Title
Parts of South Western Scotland and Parts of Eastern Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Wylie Bisset
168 Bathstreet
Glasgow
G2 4TP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dunedin Advisory Limited
H5 Newark Business Park, Newark Road South
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £4,927,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice is issued to provide notice of the decision to extend the Insolvency Services Framework Agreement beyond its initial four-year term. The framework was originally entered into on 01.07.22 for a duration of four years and therefore is due to terminate on 30.06.26. The intention is to award an extension to the contract for a further 9 months resulting in a termination date of 30 March 2027. The extension is necessitated by unforeseen circumstances related to the subject matter of the contract that have significantly impacted the insolvency landscape. This notice is in compliance with Regulation 34 and Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (PC(S)R 2015) in that (i) a framework in excess of 4 years is only permissible where this is justified in exceptional cases because of the subject matter of the framework and (ii) unforeseen circumstances have arisen which were unforeseen at the time of the original procurement.
The exceptional circumstances relating to the extension of the framework beyond the 4-year term relate to the subject matter, in that an independent review of Scotland’s statutory debt solutions (the MacDermid Review) is currently ongoing, with findings expected in late 2025. The review is likely to recommend legislative reforms that would potentially reshape the statutory framework governing insolvency and diligence and will require timescales for implementation. As a result, this will change the approach in dealing with these services. This will need to be featured in the new framework advertised moving forward.
The unforeseen circumstances are as follows: (a) Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic has had a profound and unprecedented impact on the operational landscape of insolvency services. The pandemic has led to significant disruptions in the market, affecting the availability and delivery of services under the framework. These disruptions were unforeseeable at the time of the framework's inception and have necessitated a reassessment of the framework's duration to ensure continued compliance and service delivery whilst awaiting the outcome of the policy review (b) given the change since the implementation of the framework, together with the policy/statutory changes will result in changes to approach which has further contributed to the need for an extension. The extension will provide the necessary time to implement these changes effectively, ensuring that the new framework will be fit for purpose.
In light of the unforeseen circumstances detailed above, extending the Insolvency Services Framework Agreement is both necessary and justified. This extension will ensure that the framework remains compliant with regulatory requirements, continues to deliver essential services effectively, and aligns with evolving policy and organisational objectives. The extension is a prudent measure to address the challenges posed by these unforeseen developments, thereby safeguarding the integrity and functionality of the framework.
AiB intend to engage with the market to help shape the next insolvency services procurement exercise in due course.
(SC Ref:799508)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1ED
Telephone
+44 563550024
Country
United Kingdom