Planning

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

09 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services". This procurement, aimed at the service industry, is set to serve the Scottish public sector, with the delivery address located in Edinburgh, UK. A Request for Information (RFI) document regarding this tender has been issued to encourage stakeholder feedback, with responses due by Tuesday, 27 February 2018. This initiative is part of a strategy development process as the existing frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2019.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those offering temporary and interim personnel services. Companies engaged in the recruitment, human resources, or staffing industries would be well positioned to respond effectively. By participating in this procurement process, suppliers can enhance their visibility in the Scottish public sector, potentially leading to sustained contracts as the Scottish Government looks to establish new arrangements for staffing needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

Notice Description

The provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services to the Scottish Public Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks is due to expire on 12 April 2019. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPCD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Temporary and Interim Staff Services requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information document and return it to lisa.pittman@gov.scot by Tuesday 27 February 2018. Responses received after this date may not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309706
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Ian Whitelaw
Contact Email
ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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