Award

Interim IT Staff Services - National

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

11 May 2023 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a framework agreement for Interim IT Staff Services on a national scale. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with the title "Interim IT Staff Services - National". The main procurement category is services, with a focus on providing suitably qualified interim workers capable of fulfilling diverse skill sets. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, issued the framework for a maximum period of 48 months, with key award criteria including quality (60%) and price (40%). The award, valued at £124,000,000 GBP, was signed on 2023-05-10, involving multiple suppliers including Venesky-Brown, ASA International Ltd, Lorien Resourcing Ltd, and Harvey Nash Limited.

This procurement opportunity for Interim IT Staff Services offers a chance for businesses, especially SMEs and larger organisations experienced in providing IT personnel services, to compete for national contracts. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. Businesses interested in providing IT staff services must ensure eligibility to work in the UK and meet the specific requirements outlined in the framework agreement. The deadline for bid submissions and the details of the award process can create opportunities for growth and expansion for successful bidders, supporting the provision of IT services to public bodies in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Interim IT Staff Services - National

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim 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 Interim IT Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim 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 nationally, 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 interim 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-03c7f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013451-2023
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20232 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bilton@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT

HARVEY NASH

LORIEN RESOURCING

VENESKY-BROWN

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