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COPFS-2024-423 - Interim Staff Services - Development Technical Lead

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) in Edinburgh, a national or federal agency dealing with social protection, has completed the procurement process for interim staff services aimed at hiring a Development Technical Lead. The project falls under the services industry category, focusing on IT and professional staff resources. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was awarded on 31st March 2025 to Lorien Resourcing Ltd, based in Edinburgh. The tender followed an open procedure with essential milestones including the release of documents and award notice publication on 8th April 2025. The contract duration allows for an optional extension of up to twelve additional months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and technical project management. The scope of work involves leading and supporting critical digital transformation projects within the Information Systems Division of COPFS. Companies with expertise in full stack development and system architecture, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality outputs on time, would find this contract valuable. Large-scale enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from Lorien Resourcing Ltd, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, enhancing their market presence and contributing to high-profile public sector digital initiatives.

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Notice Title

COPFS-2024-423 - Interim Staff Services - Development Technical Lead

Notice Description

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The primary purpose of this Information Systems Division (ISD) full stack developer / system architect to oversee the development and delivery of solutions outputs by the ISD Development team from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and to the highest quality standards for all projects within the ISD Digital Portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional Staff Framework SP-22-002.The primary purpose of this technical project management role is to lead, oversee and support on-going critical in-flight projects, ensuring the successful delivery of key strategic digital initiatives, with regards to our digital transformation portfolio.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further twelve months (12)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795696
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527811
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£324,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
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

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527811
    COPFS-2024-423 - Interim Staff Services - Development Technical Lead - COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The primary purpose of this Information Systems Division (ISD) full stack developer / system architect to oversee the development and delivery of solutions outputs by the ISD Development team from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and to the highest quality standards for all projects within the ISD Digital Portfolio.

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