This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust has recently awarded contracts for recruitment services structured into four distinct lots: Business Support, Technical, Legal, and Financial roles. The contracts, under an open procedure, were signed on 18th and 19th September, and 10th October 2024. The procurement covered required services in Edinburgh, classified under CPV code 79600000, and had a total contract value of £240,000 for a four-year term. This procurement process is complete, and the recruited suppliers include large firms and SMEs like Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd, Eden Scott, FWA (Scotland) Ltd, and Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in recruitment services across various professional sectors. With the structured lots, it opens doors for firms proficient in areas such as administration, HR, technical experts, legal professionals, and financial roles. These opportunities are particularly fitting for both large enterprises and SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. The clear segmentation of services allows for targeted bidding, enabling businesses to leverage their specific strengths and capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment Services - Scottish Futures Trust

Notice Description

SFT wishes to appoint one (1) supplier to each of 4 Lots of a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all of the 4 lots within the Framework Agreement. The services are for both fixed term and permanent recruitment across SFT and are split into the following lots: Lot 1 - Business Support, including but not limited to administration and HR; Lot 2- Technical including but not limited to project managers, economists, quantity surveyors, engineers, renewable energy, architects and procurement; Lot 3 - Legal including but not limited to lawyers and paralegals; and Lot 4 - Financial roles, including but not limited to accountancy and project finance.

Lot Information

Business Support, including but not limited to administration and HR

SFT wishes to appoint one supplier to a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years relating to Lot 1 - Business Support, including but not limited to administration and HR.

Legal, including but not limited to lawyers and paralegals

SFT wishes to appoint one supplier to a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years relating Lot 3 - Legal, including but not limited to lawyers and paralegals.

Technical including but not limited to project managers, economists, quantity surveyors, engineers, renewable energy, architects and procurement

SFT wishes to appoint one supplier to a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years relating to Lot 2- Technical including but not limited to project managers, economists, quantity surveyors, engineers, renewable energy, architects and procurement.

Financial roles, including but not limited to accountancy and project finance

SFT wishes to appoint one (1) supplier to a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years relating to Lot 4 - Financial roles, including but not limited to accountancy and project finance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516309
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Futures Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
Postcode Area
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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Eden Scott

FWA (Scotland) Ltd

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507979
    Recruitment Services - Scottish Futures Trust - SFT wishes to appoint one (1) supplier to each of 4 Lots of a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all of the 4 lots within the Framework Agreement. The services are for both fixed term and permanent recruitment across SFT and are split into the following lots: Lot 1 - Business Support, including but not limited to administration and HR; Lot 2- Technical including but not limited to project managers, economists, quantity surveyors, engineers, renewable energy, architects and procurement; Lot 3 - Legal including but not limited to lawyers and paralegals; and Lot 4 - Financial roles, including but not limited to accountancy and project finance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516309
    Recruitment Services - Scottish Futures Trust - SFT wishes to appoint one (1) supplier to each of 4 Lots of a Framework Agreement for the provision of recruitment services for a term of 4 years. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all of the 4 lots within the Framework Agreement. The services are for both fixed term and permanent recruitment across SFT and are split into the following lots: Lot 1 - Business Support, including but not limited to administration and HR; Lot 2- Technical including but not limited to project managers, economists, quantity surveyors, engineers, renewable energy, architects and procurement; Lot 3 - Legal including but not limited to lawyers and paralegals; and Lot 4 - Financial roles, including but not limited to accountancy and project finance.

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