Award

Award of Provision of 1 Senior User Researcher

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

31 Aug 2020 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of one Senior User Researcher, focusing on services related to user research for Social Security Scotland. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender type, is currently at the award stage. The tender period ran from 14th September 2020 to 12th March 2021, with the contract signed on 28th August 2020. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with an estimated contract value of £75,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in user research services to expand their business. Organisations that can offer skilled personnel in user research or have a track record in providing consultancy within the social security sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of multiple suppliers indicates a competitive environment, making it essential for businesses to differentiate themselves through expertise and service quality.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of 1 Senior User Researcher

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland are looking for a Senior User Researcher - job description attached

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393514
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

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20205 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

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Procurement - 7th floor, Procurement Admin
Contact Email
neil.mactavish@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 141 242 5589, +44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8AE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

GTR CONTRACTS

LORIEN RESOURCING

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