Award

Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework - Solution Architect x 5

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Award

26 Aug 2021 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an award for the "Interim IT Staff Services Framework - Solution Architect x 5" tender, initiated by Social Security Scotland, located at Dundee House, 2nd Floor, Dundee. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for the supply of personnel including temporary staff, with a total value of £307,500. The tender period began on 15th September 2021 and concluded on 11th March 2022. The procurement method used for this process is tendering, and it has reached the award stage, with four posts already filled and potential for one remaining post to be readvertised in the future.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staffing and consultancy services, particularly those equipped to provide interim solution architects. Firms such as recruitment agencies, technology consultants, and staffing solutions providers would be well-suited to compete for future engagements in this framework. The successful suppliers, including Harvey Nash and Venesky Brown Ltd, indicate a competitive landscape and underscore the value of robust service delivery and quick response capabilities in securing contracts within this sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework - Solution Architect x 5

Notice Description

Five Interim IT Solution Architects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425541
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Local Government and Communities, Planning and Partnerships team, Resourcing, Roads and Transportation
Contact Email
fiona.pretswell@socialsecurity.gov.scot, gary.sweeney@inverclyde.gov.uk, sarah.waugh@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446625, +44 1412425913, +44 1463245245, +44 1475714783

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
13
Supplier Names

AECOM

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

HARVEY NASH

INNOVATION DIGITAL LTD T/A THREE PART STORY

IPSOS MORI

PYE TAIT CONSULTING

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

VENESKY BROWN

WE ARE SNOOK

WHY RESEARCH

WI & A GILBERT

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