Award

Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for "Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25" to Venesky-Brown Recruitment. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves the supply of personnel, specifically one administrative assistant to support the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh, and will be required to attend the office several times a week, adhering to the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy. The contract term is initially for three months, starting 3rd January 2025 and ending on 28th March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 16-week period, pending further business needs. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 12th June 2024, and key competencies required include planning, organisational skills, communication, and teamwork.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing services. Companies with experience in supplying administrative roles, particularly those familiar with government operations and its nuances, are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on supporting senior decision-making and governance arrangements, candidates from these firms can benefit from exposure to high-level strategic functions within the Scottish Government. The assignment not only offers steady work over the contract duration but also prospects for extended engagement, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and establishment within public sector staffing markets.

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Notice Title

Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25

Notice Description

One administrative assistant (A4 grade) 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 3 month period with likely date of commencement early January 25. 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.-Supporting NXD activity when requiredThis 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.Flexible time - 35 hours each week.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.Current BPSS certificate in line with standard Scottish Government policy.Anticipated contract start date of 3rd January 2025 (target date subject to confirmation) running to 28th March 2025 with an option to extend for an additional 16 week period.Off-payroll working rules (IR35) are anticipated to apply. HMRC Determination document provided separately.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526990
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
£9,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20241 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

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
CGPSS, Corporate Procurement, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Property and Housing, Purchasing, Scottish Government
Contact Email
iona.macintosh@gov.scot, juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk, katie.lockhart@forestryandland.gov.scot, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172, +44 1312707500, +44 1467530600, +44 1786895668, +44 3000676000, +44 3033333000, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES

GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING

HARVEY NASH

HYMANS ROBERTSON

IGNITE CONSULTING

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

LORIEN RESOURCING

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION

MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION

NITH VALLEY CONSTRUCTION

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

TRABAZON

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

WIRTGEN

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                    "description": "One administrative assistant (A4 grade) 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 3 month period with likely date of commencement early January 25. 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.-Supporting NXD activity when requiredThis 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.Flexible time - 35 hours each week.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.Current BPSS certificate in line with standard Scottish Government policy.Anticipated contract start date of 3rd January 2025 (target date subject to confirmation) running to 28th March 2025 with an option to extend for an additional 16 week period.Off-payroll working rules (IR35) are anticipated to apply. HMRC Determination document provided separately."
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