Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract

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Provision of Orders for Sale Litigation Services for Child Maintenance Debt Recovery

Awarded 19 Jan 2024

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Awarded19 Jan 2024

Value£566,171.00

SupplierSHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP

AgencyDepartment for Work and Pensions

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 4mo3y 1mo term, 91% elapsed

Awarded 19 Jan 2024Expires 20 Feb 2027

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Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Shakespeare Martineau LLP for Orders for Sale litigation services related to the recovery of monies owed by Paying Parents to Receiving Parents for Child Maintenance purposes.

The supplier may also undertake other debt litigation resolution services as agreed during the contract period.

The supplier works closely with the Department to manage individual cases, including the establishment, collection, and transfer of monies received under payment plans.

The recovery includes managing property for which an order for possession has been granted to protect the value of the sale, and undertaking all tasks associated with the sale of property, including the appointment and management of estate agents.

The contract value is £566,171.

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