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SENIOR USER RESEARCHER

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Education Scotland involved the awarding of a contract for temporary services of a Senior User Researcher. This contract was initiated under an open procurement method and falls within the services industry category. Located in Livingston, Scotland, the procurement was completed with the contract signed on 7 January 2020, for a total value of £145,812.46. The procurement process yielded four bids, including two from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), illustrating a competitive landscape. The contract aligns with the Scottish Procurement Interim IT Staff Services Framework Agreement (SC Ref: 615320).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in user research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in providing temporary staffing solutions. Companies aiming to leverage skills in user experience and product development would find this a suitable market to enter, especially given the interest from SMEs as indicated by the bid statistics. Businesses should consider this as a chance to expand their portfolio and contribute to educational services, potentially fostering long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SENIOR USER RESEARCHER

Notice Description

temporary services of a Senior User Researcher

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,812 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandra.wilson@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312445748

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN RESOURCING

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