Award

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

11 May 2023 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the South of Scotland through a tender process. The contract, with a total value of £110 million, was signed on 10th May 2023. The services fall under the CPV classification of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff". This opportunity was open to various suppliers, including Venesky-Brown, Blue Arrow, Brightwork Limited, and ASA International Ltd.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing temporary staff services to compete for contracts with various public bodies in Scotland. Companies capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers with a diverse range of skill sets are well-suited to participate. The framework agreement seeks to ensure consistent service levels across the South of Scotland, delivering value to both the contracting authorities and the suppliers involved.

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Notice Title

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the South 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 South 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 South 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-03c7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013452-2023
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000,000 £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

BLUE ARROW

BRIGHTWORK

VENESKY-BROWN

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