Award

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

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 "Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North." The procurement process was completed on May 11, 2023. The contract, valued at £16,000,000, was signed on May 10, 2023. The buying organisation, Scottish Government, conducted the procurement in Glasgow, UK. The contract falls under the services category and the procurement method was an open procedure. The framework agreement will be valid for a maximum of 48 months.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for companies capable of providing temporary workers for administrative, catering, and manual staff services in the North of Scotland. SMEs and large-scale recruitment agencies are well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract aims to ensure the supply of qualified temporary workers, covering a diverse range of skill sets for public service needs. Interested businesses should take note of the award criteria, quality weighting of 60%, and price weighting of 40% to enhance their competitiveness in the tendering process.

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Notice Title

Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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 Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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 in the North of Scotland, 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 temporary 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-r6ebe6-0000686595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478224
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

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

BLUE ARROW

PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP

VENESKY-BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449125
    Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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=MAY478224
    Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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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