Award

Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Tender

14 Sep 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is in the process of awarding a Framework Agreement for "Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment," which involves supplying qualified staff across various roles. This procurement falls under the services category and is actively being conducted through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 19 October 2020 at 12:00. The roles are expected to be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with a total estimated value of £480,000. Procurement is currently in the active stage with documents available for interested bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those specialising in sectors like Information Technology and Professional Services. Businesses with expertise in providing qualified staff in fields such as digital, project management, marketing, communications, finance, and human resources would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term contracts, as the SQA has indicated options for contract renewal, thereby fostering growth and stability for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment

Notice Description

SQA intends to award a Framework Agreement to supply qualified Permanent and Fixed Term staff covering a variety of roles.

Lot Information

Professional Services

Recruitment for: Lot 2 Professional Services Marketing, Communications, Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, Corporate services

Renewal: A 1 year optional extension is available.

Information and Technology

Recruitment Services for: Lot 1 Information and Technology Digital, IT, IT Programme/Project Management

Renewal: An optional extension of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630472
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397235
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
Not specified

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Gillian Bennett
Contact Email
gillian.bennett@sqa.orga.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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