Planning

PROVISION OF TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF RECRUITMENT SERVICES

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

30 Apr 2019 at 00:00

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

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services". This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in Glasgow, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a total estimated contract value of £2,000,000. Interested parties should note that the communication regarding future notices is set for July 31, 2019, making this an important date for potential bidders.

This opportunity is ideal for recruitment firms specialising in legal staffing, particularly those with experience in providing qualified solicitors who are members of the Law Society of Scotland. Businesses that can offer temporary legal staff at short notice, particularly solicitors with expertise in litigation and drafting within large organisations, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The successful provider will play a crucial role in supporting the Scottish Government during unforeseen staffing gaps, thereby fostering potential growth and partnership opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF TEMPORARY LEGAL STAFF RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Notice Description

To select a recruitment firm to find temporary solicitors to fill temporary gaps in staffing or in response to an unforseen business requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider for Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The requirements can include the need for solicitors experienced in litigation and drafting and of working within large organisations and in-house office settings. The successful service provider will have a proven track record of providing suitably qualified solicitors to in-house legal teams and all temporary staff candidates will be expected to be qualified in Scots Law and be a member of the Law Society of Scotland. Temporary staff must be available at short notice and should be pre-interviewed by the service provider to ensure their candidates meet the minimum criteria for any post that requires to be filled.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578839
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353204
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2019Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
lauren.lochhead@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447556

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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