Award

HR Agency Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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19 Jan 2021 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process entitled "HR Agency Services" was conducted by VisitScotland and its Affiliates. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on human resources management consultancy services. The procurement took place in Scotland, with the official procurement method being an open procedure. The contract, valued at £360,000, was signed on 5th January 2021, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage, reflecting its completion status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the recruitment and human resources management industry. Firms, particularly recruitment agencies of all sizes, would benefit from this framework that aims to source candidates for various roles within VisitScotland. With approximately 20 bids submitted, including 12 from SMEs, the competition landscape is conducive for capable agencies looking to grow their portfolio. The inclusion of various agencies in the award list presents a pathway for other businesses to engage in similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

HR Agency Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland and its Affiliates has established a framework of six recruitment agencies to help source candidates for vacant roles (fixed term and permanent) across the organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland and its Affiliates has established a framework of six recruitment agencies to help source candidates for vacant roles (fixed term and permanent) across the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001090-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BADENOCH & CLARK

EDEN SCOTT

FPSG

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

LORIEN RESOURCING

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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