Award

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services". This contract is aimed at filling temporary staffing gaps within the legal sectors of the Scottish Government, Scottish Law Commission, and The Office of the Advocate General for Scotland. The procurement is currently at the "Award" stage and was signed on 22nd October 2019, with an initial term of three years that commenced on 1st November 2019 and the possibility of extending to 31st October 2023. The locations for this service delivery are Edinburgh or Glasgow, and the framework contract has a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal staffing and human resource services, particularly those capable of providing qualified temporary legal staff who have completed necessary background checks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within public sector contracts will find this framework particularly relevant, as compliant contractors may gain access to ongoing engagements with the Scottish Government and associated bodies for the duration of the contract. Bidders should be prepared to meet specific eligibility criteria, including demonstrating financial stability and the ability to deliver consistently high levels of service, which further enhances their appeal as reliable partners in this sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with (an) external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The contracting authority/authorities for this Framework is/are: - Scottish Ministers - Office of the Advocate General - Scottish Law Commission Permanent recruitment, fixed term appointments and secondments are out with the scope of this Framework. Consultancy is also out of scope. The Framework Agreement will be for An initial period of three years from 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2022, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2023. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary/interim workers that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. The Contractor must be able to provide consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required on a cost effective and best value basis. The Contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process to the Authority and to all participating Framework Public Bodies on request.

Renewal: The framework term can be extended by up to 12 months, i.e. to 31st October 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592866
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376638
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH LAW COMMISSION

THE OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@scotlawcom.gsi.gov.uk, karen.gubbins@gov.scot, scottish.ministers@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316682131, +44 1412425466, +44 3002446718

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
1
Supplier Name

FRASIA WRIGHT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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