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Award

13 Apr 2018 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract titled "Award of Scottish Government Communications Requirement," which focuses on providing communications personnel. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was finalised on 30th December 2016. The award period spanned from 30th December 2016 to 30th November 2018, marking it as a significant undertaking for the government to enhance its communications capabilities. Notably, the contract's award was related to an IT error that prevented the publication of the award notice at the time, but it has now been documented effectively.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the recruitment and staffing industry, particularly those specialising in temporary and agency staffing solutions. Companies that excel in providing skilled communications personnel, such as recruitment agencies and professional services firms, are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. As this contract was awarded following interviews with suppliers, businesses demonstrating proven competency and experience in recruiting for communications roles will find themselves at a competitive advantage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Scottish Government Communications Requirement

Notice Description

Communications Personnel. This contract was awarded in 2016, but due to IT error no AWARD notice was published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000474825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316681
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Forestry Commission

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Big Foot Events Ltd

Bridget Deboys

Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice

Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface

GTR Contracts Ltd

Harvey Nash

Ipsos MORI Scotland

John Thomson Construction Ltd

MacRoberts LLP

Maclennan Contractors

McGill Electrical Ltd

Mott MacDonald Ltd

Oakbank Services

Parity Professionals Limited

Progressive Partnership

QAPM Limited

Riverside Truck Rental Ltd

Shepherd Surveyors

Specialist Computer Centres plc

Stripe Communications

Turning Point Scotland

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