Award

Award of Interim IT Staff Services - Test Analysts (with automation) and a Test Engineer

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 Sep 2019 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract for interim IT staff services, specifically for four Test Analysts (with automation) and one Test Engineer, as part of its procurement process targeting the services industry. The tender period is set to commence on 23 September 2019 and conclude on 20 March 2020, with the anticipated contract for the Test Engineer running from 17 September 2019 to 13 March 2020. The procurement has attracted bids from multiple suppliers, with a total award value of £241,451.76.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in providing temporary and agency staff. Companies that have expertise in automation testing and quality assurance would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As the Scottish Government continues to engage suppliers for these critical roles, entities capable of delivering skilled personnel in the tech sector stand to benefit significantly from this procurement.

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Notice Title

Award of Interim IT Staff Services - Test Analysts (with automation) and a Test Engineer

Notice Description

4 x Interim Test Analysts (with automation)1 x Interim Test Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000593573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365873
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
£241,451 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20196 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

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

MARINE SCOTLAND ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

NHS GRAMPIAN

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

SRUC

THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED

Contact Name
Administration, Assets, Finance and Resources, Corporate Procurement Unit, Digital Directorate, Enabling Services, Events, Finance and Corporate Governance, Procurement, Procurement Services
Contact Email
alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk, chloe.mitchell@renfrewshire.gov.uk, gillian.campbell@gov.scot, ian.wood@gov.scot, mike-smith@cne-siar.gov.uk, simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 01315354000, +44 131 244 6263, +44 1313486617, +44 1313705965, +44 1382207100, +44 1412256710, +44 1414685025, +44 1416186362, +44 1738475000, +44 1896893000, +44 3451550000, +44 3454566000, +44131244 6084, 01851 822667

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7NL
Post Town
Inverness
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

21CC GROUP

ABB MARINE & PORTS

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BALFOUR WILSON RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

CALEDONIA FIRE AND SECURITY

CASTLEVIEW PLANT

CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS

CIVICA

CLANCY CONSULTING

DELOITTE

FAITHFUL+GOULD

FE LIVE AUDIO

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

FORD MOTOR

G S CAMPBELL (CONTRACTORS

GALBRAITH

HARVEY NASH

LOCHS DIVING SERVICES

LORIEN RESOURCING

MACKAY MARINE SERVICES

MARYANNE JOHNSTON

POST OFFICE

ROCHFORD (SCOTLAND

SLEEP SCOTLAND

SOFTCAT

SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS

VENESKY BROWN

WARTSILA

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