Tender

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

23 May 2022 at 09:54

Tender

23 May 2022 at 09:50

Tender

23 May 2022 at 09:46

Tender

23 May 2022 at 09:44

Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating an active procurement process titled "Interim Professional Staff Services - National," aimed at securing temporary personnel services for various public bodies across the United Kingdom. This framework is classified under the CPV code 79620000, covering services related to the provision of interim staff. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period set to close on 12th July 2022. The overall contract value is estimated at £124 million, with a contract duration of up to 48 months. Interested parties should note the requirement for submissions to be made electronically via the designated portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in supplying qualified interim staff across various sectors, including IT and administration. Companies capable of demonstrating compliance with stringent financial and insurance criteria, including a current ratio of 0.9 or greater and relevant insurance coverage, may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, there is a focus on engaging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as participants in this framework, further widening the opportunity for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. The Contractor must be able to provide coverage in the North of Scotland, with consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required by the Framework Public Bodies, on a cost effective and best value basis. Contractors will be able to provide temporary workers to meet requirements at the Framework Public Bodies' premises as and when required. Contractors must provide comprehensive management information throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Framework, to all participating Framework Public Bodies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e39b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013729-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
22 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colin.anderson@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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

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