Award

Business Support Assistant

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland is the contracting authority responsible for the recently completed tender titled "Business Support Assistant," which falls under the education services industry category. Located in Livingston, UK, this procurement process utilized an open procedure and was part of a framework for temporary administrative, catering, and manual staff services. The contract was awarded on 20 November 2020, with a value of £11,195.61. This process attracted a total of two bids, one of which was from a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative support services, particularly those that are SMEs capable of providing such services to educational institutions. Companies with experience in administrative roles, knowledge of the education sector, and the ability to comply with public procurement regulations will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with this sector can lead to further growth and partnership opportunities in the public education space.

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Notice Title

Business Support Assistant

Notice Description

Provision of Business Support Assistant services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the vacancies is to provide administrative support to the PLL and National directorates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640733
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403730
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
SME

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

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.sanina@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420446

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

BRIGHTWORK

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