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Senior Communications Officer

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is seeking a Senior Communications Officer through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, as part of its framework for Interim Professional Staff Services. This procurement process, which has been completed, was initiated on 25th October 2019, with a contract value of £62,560. The contract is located in Edinburgh, UK, and allows for an option to extend for up to 12 months, potentially concluding by 31st March 2021.

This opportunity may be particularly attractive to medium to large professional services firms that specialise in communications and public relations. Businesses that have experience working within government frameworks, along with those offering skilled interim staff services, will find this tender beneficial. Engaging with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service could further enhance strategic partnerships in the public sector, thereby contributing to broader business development goals.

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Notice Title

Senior Communications Officer

Notice Description

Senior Communications Officer - Call off from Scottish Government Framework SP-18-015

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from Scottish Government Framework SP-18-015 - PCS Mini Competition

Options: To extend for up to a further 12 Months, ending no later than 31st March 2021 if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000603289
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Adrian Williamson
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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