Award

Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender for the "Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South" to provide temporary staff services in the South of Scotland. The framework agreement will last for a maximum of 48 months, with a contract value of £108 million. The tender was published in July 2018, and submissions are due by 6 September 2018 at 14:00. This open procurement process aims to engage suppliers capable of providing suitably qualified workers for various roles, ensuring compliance with necessary security checks and training.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staffing solutions, particularly in the administrative, catering, and manual sectors. Large companies and SMEs with proven experience in supplying temporary workers will find valuable prospects to engage with public bodies throughout the South of Scotland. Given the framework's emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria, businesses should focus on demonstrating their service capabilities and value proposition to be competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Framework for Temporary Administrative, 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-r6ebe6-0000551034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

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
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Alison Gardiner, Ian Whitelaw
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot, ian.whitelaw@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445522, +44 1312446007

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 RECRUITMENT

BLUE ARROW

BRIGHTWORK

PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326761
    Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351377
    Framework for Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South - 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.

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