Award

Interim Professional Staff Services - National

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

23 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Interim Professional Staff Services nationally. The framework agreement, with a value of £124 million, covers diverse skill sets and a maximum 48-month period. The contracting process was completed on May 10, 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow, UK. This presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and large companies, to provide interim workers and services nationally, meeting specific disclosure/security requirements.

The tender for Interim Professional Staff Services - National by the Scottish Government is currently active, with a closing date for submissions on July 12, 2022. This opportunity invites businesses to be part of a framework agreement with a maximum contract period of 48 months. The procurement method is an open procedure, focusing on services. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, is based in Glasgow, UK. Businesses able to provide suitably qualified interim workers for varied assignment types and terms, along with management information, are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Interim Professional Staff Services - National

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. The Contractor must be able to provide coverage nationally, with consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required by the Framework Public Bodies, on a cost effective and best value basis. Contractors will be able to provide interim workers to meet requirements at the Framework Public Bodies' premises as and when required. Contractors must provide comprehensive management information throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Framework, to all participating Framework Public Bodies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685624
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£124,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Leigh Syme, Marc Jones
Contact Email
leigh.syme@gov.scot, marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT

HARVEY NASH

LORIEN RESOURCING

VENESKY-BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449120
    Interim Professional Staff Services - National - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478221
    Interim Professional Staff Services - National - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom

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