Award

Award of Automation Strategy Manager

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 Mar 2021 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process titled "Award of Automation Strategy Manager," aimed at securing a Deputy Director for automation strategy. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period commenced on 22nd March 2021 and concluded on 30th July 2021, culminating in a direct award to ASA Recruitment, with a contract value of £34,450. The award was signed on 19th March 2021 and is currently active.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services and consulting, particularly those with expertise in automation strategy. Companies with capabilities in staffing solutions and personnel recruitment may greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. As the public sector increasingly seeks specialised skills in automation, firms that can demonstrate knowledge in this area could find a competitive edge in future contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of Automation Strategy Manager

Notice Description

1 x Automation Strategy Manager (Deputy Director)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646676
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410557
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

SUMMERS INMAN

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
ARE ISD, Admin Procurement, Commercial and Procurement Services, Corporate Procurement Team, Finance & Corporate Governance, HR, IT Services, Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, Quantity Surveying
Contact Email
emily.creamer@gov.scot, j.stewart@nls.uk, jallan@clacks.gov.uk, procurement.west@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1314559700, +44 1315296432, +44 1316233700, +44 1382207100, +44 1412425962, +44 3000203000, +44 3000676000, +441312447837

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES

APOGEE

APS GROUP (SCOTLAND

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BLAKE STEVENSON

BOXXE

CCL (NORTH

CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

ELECTRICAL TESTING

HADDEN GROUP

HARVEY NASH

L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES

LORIEN RESOURCING

P1 SOLUTIONS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

PROXIMA

RESEARCH RESOURCE

SAXTON BAMPFYLDE

SMARTS

STORM EVIRONMENTAL

T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS

THE LINES BETWEEN

TUSKER

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

USER VISION

VENESKY BROWN

VIVUP

WYBONE

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