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Agency Worker_Principal Accountant

Argyll and Bute Council

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01 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an agency worker to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant, adding value in the governmental services industry. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the contract allows for home-based working within the Argyll and Bute region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th April 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after on the same day. The job is set to begin on 12th May 2025 and will last for 59 weeks until 28th June 2026. Interested parties should ensure submissions are made electronically by the deadline.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for agencies specialising in temporary accounting and financial services positions. Organisations that provide skilled, experienced accountants—especially those familiar with UK local government operations—are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method is open, inviting CVs and rate proposals, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. This contract provides stability and a structured timeline, allowing financial services firms to plan and allocate resources efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agency Worker_Principal Accountant

Notice Description

Argyll & Bute Council requires an agency worker to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant. The below and attached detail the requirement; and we therefore invite CV's and rate proposals for consideration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is detailed as follows: - Role: Principal Accountant - Job Description/Person Spec: See attached. - IR35: Applies. - Number required: 1 - Work location: Home based - Hours of work: 35 hours per week (5 days x 7 hours) - Line Management responsibilities: Yes - Timescale of appointment: 12th May 2025 for 59 weeks up to 28/06/2026 - Maximum fully inclusive charge rate: determined by the market. Comparative local Government salary is 28.15 GBP per hour (51,371 GBP based on 52.14 weeks (1824.9 hrs/annum). To ensure a fair open and transparent procurement process, any questions, further information requests and/or clarifications must be directed via the Public Contracts Scotland Website Question & Answer section. A breach of this rule may lead to your exclusion from the procurement process.

Renewal: Options to extend if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527252
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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