Award

Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Assistant

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

23 Jul 2024 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The procurement process was undertaken directly without competition, with the contract being awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment. The role involves critical administrative duties such as managing calendar invites and the ETSGO mailbox, and providing logistical support for meetings, among others. The initial contract period is for six months starting on 8th July 2024, with a potential four-month extension. The contract's total value is GBP 20,289, and it covers services within Edinburgh, operating under the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy, which requires office attendance several times a week.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing personnel and administrative support services, particularly those with experience in government or public service environments. Companies with proven planning and organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced working environment would be well-suited to bid for such contracts. This contract not only offers financial reward but also the chance to form a long-lasting relationship with a significant governmental authority, potentially opening the door to future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Assistant

Notice Description

One administrative assistant is required to join the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be required for an initial 6 month period with likely date of commencement early July 24. There is the possibility of a 4 month extension beyond the initial contract period if there is a continued business need .ETSGO works at the heart of the Scottish Government and both roles will support the organisation's Executive Team (ET). ET is the Scottish Government's senior leadership team, with responsibility for leading the organisation to deliver its outcomes for Ministers and the people of Scotland.The roles will suit candidates who enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.Main duties:Supporting the smooth running of the Scottish Government Executive Team meetings by:- Managing calendar invites - ensuring the correct people have the information they require in a timely manner.- Managing the ETSGO mailbox - dealing with emails quickly and accurately, in line with priorities and to tight deadlines.- Building strong relationships within the team and wider division, with Director General Offices and across the organisation.- Providing logistical support for meetings whether hybrid, remote or in-person.- Supporting the commissioning of papers for meetings, ensuring information is retained in line with relevant information management practices.- Maintaining an accurate record of Executive Team meeting actions, and ensuring progress is monitored and documented.This role will also support the effective operation of the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office by offering administrative support to the Deputy Director and management team.The post is based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh. The division adopts the Scottish Government hybrid working policy and principles, where arrangements are agreed locally. Attendance will be required in office several times a week to carry out certain duties, otherwise the post will combine with working from home.Essential criteria- Proven planning and organisational skills including the ability to balance competing demands within a fast-paced environment.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.- Good interpersonal, networking and team-working skills with the ability to engage confidently with people/stakeholders at all levels.- Self-starter who can work on their own initiative while managing their workload in a flexible manner.Competencies- Self-Awareness- Teamwork- Communications and Engagement- Customer ServiceRelevant experience of supporting senior decision making or governance arrangements would be very beneficial, preferably in a government or a public service environment.Previous experience of working in the Scottish Government or an understanding of how it is structured and operates would also be desirable.Anticipated start date is 8th July 2024 . Off payroll working rules are anticipated to apply to this post.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510415
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£20,289 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20242 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

HANOVER SCOTLAND

JOBS & BUSINESS GLASGOW

MORAY COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services, Finance, Insurance & Claims Team, JBG Procurement Team, Marine Directorate, Procurement, Transportation, Woodland Creation Forester
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, cezechukwu@hanover.scot, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, lhay@pkc.gov.uk, procurement.central@forestryandland.gov.scot, procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314693922, +44 1314793610, +44 1412743333, +44 1414686024, +44 1467539600, +44 343563137, +44 7596544148, 01738 475693, 0300 067 6600

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

ABPMER

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER

CARTER JONAS

CYRENIANS

DFFC

DTN

EXAIL

HARVEY NASH

JACKSON TRAWLS

LANGUAGE EMPIRE

LINK TREASURY SERVICES

LORIEN RESOURCING

MORGERE

PAT MUNRO (ALNESS

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

WILLIAM YULE AND SON

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