Planning

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services," aimed at fulfilling the staffing needs of the Scottish public sector. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submitting responses to a Request for Information set for 15 October 2021. The procurement will cover services within the general public services industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The planned service will be conducted in compliance with relevant legal frameworks, including the GPA, and is part of the wider strategic effort to develop a procurement strategy by the Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate following the expiration of existing contracts on 12 April 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those offering temporary and interim services. Companies involved in administrative, catering, manual labour, or IT interim roles would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Scottish Government is seeking input from stakeholders to shape its procurement strategy. Engaging early in this process could facilitate valuable insights for potential suppliers to align their offerings with the government's requirements, enhancing their chances for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

Notice Description

The provision of temporary and interim staff services to the Scottish public sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of temporary and interim staff services frameworks is due to expire on 12.4.2023. Work will commence shortly to developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for temporary and interim staff services requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information Questback Survey by 15 October 2021. Responses received after this date may not be considered.. Link to RFI Questback Survey: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/fs7jxfefzv

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428435
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

75100000 - Administration services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colin.anderson@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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