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08 Jun 2021 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Social Security Scotland, involves the award of a contract for a Senior Business Analyst based in Glasgow. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administration, defence and social security services. The tender period commenced on 19 May 2021 and concludes on 19 November 2021. The award has been given to ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes) for a contract valued at £60,450, reflecting the ongoing transition of social security benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions to the newly established agency.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in recruitment and human resources, especially those experienced in public sector roles related to finance and administration. The high-profile nature of this position is indicative of an evolving landscape in social security service delivery, creating avenues for firms that can provide skilled personnel to support this significant transition. With continued political and media interest in the area, providers who can demonstrate an understanding of public sector financial systems and agile methodologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Senior Business Analyst for Social Security Scotland

Notice Description

1 X Senior Business Analyst based in 220 High Street Glasgow.Following the Scotland Act 2016 a number of social security benefits are in the process of being devolved from DWP (Dept of Work & Pensions) to Social Security Scotland. An extensive programme of work is underway to transfer the administration a number of benefits from DWP.This post will form a part of the Scottish Social Security Agency Finance team.The role is responsible for working with the Agency Finance Systems & Process Lead and Social Security Programme to design, implement and improve financial systems, processes and controls for the Agency to effectively administer benefit payments, as devolved.This is a high-profile and exciting area, with continuing political, public and media interest. Social Security Scotland is split across two main locations, the headquarters in Dundee with Glasgow the other main location.The post holder will be responsible for collaborating with the Social Security Programme and the Social Security Scotland Finance team on project related activities, to implement an effective payment process for each new benefit and to ensure accounting, reporting and financial control requirements are met.Duties will include:* Business Analysis - applying a range of business analysis techniques to analyse the current state, as is, people, processes and technology to guide payment related service design and ability to investigate problems, lead options appraisals and propose solutions* Business Process Modelling - Developing as-is and to-be process flows taking into account user needs & key financial control requirements. Organise, lead and facilitate workshops with key stakeholders and users, as required, to align on process design* Requirements Definition and Management - Supporting the development of user stories to define Finance requirements using Agile methodology and ability to impact and prioritise these and manage delivery* Continuous Improvement - being able to critically evaluate current payment related systems and processes, and identify opportunities to optimise these* Business Process Testing - being able to define test strategy and create test cases and traceability records, from test cases back to requirements* Stakeholder Relationship Management - being able to develop and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders. This will involve communicating with stakeholders clearly and regularly, clarifying mutual needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of impacts while focusing on the end-user needs* Subject Matter Expertise - Developing technical knowledge of an internal case management system to be able to support operational Finance teams with payment issues and propose solutions* Guidance and Training - being able to impact what changes are needed to guidance and training materials for any changes delivered and support the development and delivery of guidance and training materials* Innovation - lead, coach and motivate others to innovate in their work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417487
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20215 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
Social Security Scotland
Additional Buyers

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

East Ayrshire Council

Education Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland

Glasgow School of Art

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Perth & Kinross Council

Public Health Scotland

Renfrewshire Council

SASA - Scottish Government

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate)

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Glasgow

University of Stirling

University of the Highlands and Islands

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
55
Supplier Names

3x1 Group

A.C. Whyte & Co. Ltd.

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Alasdair Mackay (sole trader)

Assemble Collective Self Build

BALGOWNIE LTD

Blake Stevenson Ltd

CABI

Capital Document Solutions Ltd

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Castleview Plant

Cebotec Ltd

Chas Stewart Plumbing & Heating Engineers Limited

Children 1st

Clark Contracts

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DMFCA Ltd

David Mackay

Dovetail Enterprises (1993) ltd

Endsleigh Insurance Limited

Flexiform Business Furniture Limited

Fountains Forestry UK Ltd

GEB Industrial Cleaning Services Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

Gammies Groundcare Ltd

George McNaughton & Son (Plant Hire) Ltd

Graham + Sibbald

Harvey Nash

IBI Group

J & E Shepherd

Land Use Consultants

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAM Contracting Ltd

MI HUB LTD

MainStreet Consulting

Mark Hamilton Landscape Services

McAllister Litho Glasgow Ltd

Morris & Spottiswood

Nicki Souter Associates

Norserv FM Ltd

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited

Phoenix Software

Ryden

SOLACE

Saica Natur

Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company

Speakeasy Productions

Stag Plant & Tool Hire Ltd

Stand

TSL Contractors Limited

Trayndale Garden Services

Trossachs Ecology

University of Edinburgh

UserTesting

Venesky Brown Ltd

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