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Award of 1 x Accountant

Scottish Government

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05 Dec 2024 at 14:30

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for one accountant to form part of the social security Finance team, supporting Scotland's social security role. This procurement process, managed by Aberdeenshire Council, falls under the services category, specifically related to the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The tender titled "Award of 1 x Accountant" commenced on 1st January 2025, with the contract signed on 12th March 2024. Key contact for the buying organisation is Aberdeenshire Council's Property & Facilities Management team in Aberdeen, and the awarded supplier is ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes) from Edinburgh.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those offering temporary staffing solutions. Companies with expertise in accounting, financial management, and reporting, especially those with CCAB or CIMA qualified personnel, would greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The contract value amounts to GBP 191,020, indicating a significant investment by the Scottish Government, making it an appealing venture for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector financial services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of 1 x Accountant

Notice Description

This post will form a part of the social security Finance team, delivering a full suite of finance services supporting Scotland's social security role. Finance is responsible for delivery of a professional accounting and financial management & reporting service for the Social Security Programme.The suitable candidate will need to be CCAB or CIMA qualified, have strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a proven ability to explain financial information effectively to stakeholders and non-finance professionals, and be willing to be flexible to help in other areas given the nature of the project environment within which we are working.The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:(i) Develop and implement robust financial reporting and control mechanisms for all aspects of the Social Security Programme, and produce the monthly monitoring report for both the Financial Reporting Board and the Programme Board(ii) Assist in the development in a 5 year financial plan(iv) Monitor the financial aspects of the major change programme and provide meaningful analysis of the financial information, including review of business cases, that benefits internal decision making(v) Ensure that all financial compliance systems and procedures are properly applied. Use performance information to identify issues and liaise with social security directorate staff to address problems. Ensure that adequate and relevant guidance is available to staff(vi) Build effective working relationships within the Social Security Directorate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519693
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
£191,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

APUC Limited on behalf of Scottish Association for Marine Science

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited

Consumer Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Maryhill Housing Association Ltd

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Social Security Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Highland Council

Transport Scotland

UHI Executive Office

University of Dundee

University of Stirling

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
49
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment

Deloitte LLP

Planet Ocean Ltd

Bruker UK Limited

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Phoenix Software

Thomas Sherriff & Co. Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Teledyne Valeport Limited

Scottish Community Development Centre

Echomaster Marine Limited

SAFEDEM LTD

WSP UK Limited

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Commutaports Limited

Republic of Media

Flowbird Smart City UK Limited (Formerly Parkeon)

Progressive Partnership

R B Wilson (Electrical) Ltd

Electro-Tek

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Healios Limited

thermo fisher scientific

Harvey Nash

Sweco UK Limited

DFFC LTD

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

National Marine Fisheries Research Institute

National Centre for Social Research

Jacobs UK Ltd

ASA International Ltd

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd

IGA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SRL

Cairn Construction Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Quantum Contract Solutions Limited

Henderson Grass Machinery Ltd

European Policies Research Centre, University of Strathclyde

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Improvement Service

People Asset Management Ltd

Ogilvie Construction Limited

Everwarm Ltd

Galliford Try Construction Ltd

Clark Contracts

Total Reinstatement Services Ltd

Global HSE Ltd.

Jeremy Benn Associates Limited

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