Award

Recruitment Services

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Tender

29 May 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Futures Trust Limited seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Recruitment Services. This initiative includes four Lots, namely Business Support, Technical, Legal, and Financial Roles, with each contract awarded for a term of 4 years. The procurement uses an open procedure, and it is located in Edinburgh, UK. Important dates include the tender end date of 17 July 2020, with significant contract awards signed on 23 September 2020, with a total value of £1,000,000 across all Lots.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources and recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in the four specific categories outlined. Larger firms and SMEs with a solid understanding of service requirements and competitive pricing will be well-suited to bid for these contracts. The framework's structure encourages collaboration and may further stimulate growth for businesses looking to establish a long-term partnership with a public body, while also promoting the development of specialised recruitment roles in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Services

Notice Description

SFT wishes to appoint one supplier to each of 4 Lots of a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years.

Lot Information

Business Support Roles

Please refer to the ITT for full details of the service requirements for this lot.

Technical Roles

Please refer to the ITT for full details of the service requirements for this lot.

Legal Roles

Please refer to the ITT for full details of the service requirements for this lot.

Financial Roles

Please refer to the ITT for full details of the service requirements for this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622199
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395572
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20205 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
SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315100800

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
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 North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BADENOCH AND CLARK

EDEN SCOTT

LIVINGSTON JAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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