Award

Award of Provision of Interim Solution Architect x 7

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Award

17 Nov 2021 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, involves the award of a contract titled "Award of Provision of Interim Solution Architect x 7" within the services industry category. Located in Glasgow, the procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the tender period starting on 29 November 2021 and concluding on 28 May 2022. A total of three roles were filled, with two filled by Harvey Nash and one by Venesky Brown Ltd. The award for these positions was made on 5 November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and personnel supply, particularly those providing temporary staff services. Companies like recruitment agencies or firms with expertise in solution architecture, project management, and IT services may find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in this tendering process can enhance business growth by tapping into public sector contracts, which often lead to further opportunities within government and related organisations.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Interim Solution Architect x 7

Notice Description

Award of 3 positions only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670043
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433215
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 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

ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
Administration Department, CEX, Communities - Performance & Business Support, Corporate Procurement Team, Finance - Procurement, Finance and Procurement, MPIP, Planning and Partnerships Team, Procurement, Property Services, Publishing Services, Scottish Goverment Procurement
Contact Email
avangelder@apuc-scot.ac.uk, kirsteen.mcginn@acha.co.uk, maxine.mullen@gov.scot, north.procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk, rasframework@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 131247556, +44 1312757454, +44 1382386810, +44 1412425913, +44 1463245245, +44 1620827827, +44 1738475000, +44 1851600501, +44 3000203000, +44 3000676100, +44 3451550000, +44 7500051214, 01546605836

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

ACCESS

ASGOG

BECTON DICKINSON

CONSILIUM CONTRACTING SERVICES

DELL

EKOS

EXECUTIVE ACTION

EXPERIS

FLEMING, FENCING & FORESTRY

FORD MOTOR

HARVEY NASH

HENDERSON LOGGIE

IPSOS MORI

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP

LOCKIT SAFE

MCALLISTER LITHO GLASGOW

MURRAY FORESTRY

RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

SPECIALIZED SECURITY GUARDING

TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING

TSL CONTRACTORS

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

WHY RESEARCH

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