Legal Services for DWP Child Maintenance Arrears Recovery in Scotland
Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract
AwardedLegal Services for DWP Child Maintenance Arrears Recovery in Scotland
Awarded 13 Oct 2025
Awarded13 Oct 2025
Value£5,000.00
SupplierMorton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
RegionScotland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3mo ago10mo term
Awarded 13 Oct 2025Expired 2 Aug 2026
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Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP for legal advice and representation services in Scotland related to the recovery of child maintenance arrears from parents with a responsibility to pay.
The initial contract term runs from 14/10/25 to 3/8/26, with optional extensions of 1 year plus 1 year plus up to 3 months, up to a maximum end date of 13/12/28.
The total value if fully extended is estimated at approximately £15,000 plus VAT (£18,000 inclusive of VAT).
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