Award

Permanent and Fixed Term Staff Recruitment Fulfilment

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Tender

11 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, focusing on "Permanent and Fixed Term Staff Recruitment Fulfilment" in the education sector. This project aims to establish a Framework Agreement for recruitment services, covering various roles in Glasgow or Dalkeith. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which began on 11 November 2020, with a submission deadline set for 14 December 2020. Following the conclusion of the tender stage, the award period commenced on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially in the recruitment and staffing sectors, aiming to secure contracts for various roles within the public education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Information Technology and Professional Services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework includes multiple lots for specific recruitment needs. Successful participation could lead to ongoing partnerships and further project opportunities within the Scottish public sector.

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Notice Title

Permanent and Fixed Term Staff 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

Information and Technology

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

Renewal: 12 month extension available

Professional Services

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

Renewal: A 12 month extension is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413147
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
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Gillian Bennett
Contact Email
gillian.bennett@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720, +44 3452136720

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CHANGE RECRUITMENT GROUP

DURHAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

EDEN SCOTT

FPSG

LORIEN RESOURCING

SANDERSON GOVERNEMENT AND DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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