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COPFS-2024-306 - Interim Staff Services - IT Project Manager

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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07 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, a National agency based in Edinburgh, UK, has awarded a contract for interim staff services, specifically an IT Project Manager, under the procurement reference COPFS-2024-306. The project falls under the 'Social Protection' industry category and is crucial for the digital transformation portfolio. Using an open procurement procedure, the contract was officially signed on 25th March 2025. ASA International Ltd, trading as ASA Recruitment, has been appointed the supplier for the contract, which is valued at £235,200 GBP. The process, marked as complete, was part of an open tender with a competitive landscape as indicated by 12 electronic bids received from non-EU foreign entities.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT project management and digital transformation services. Firms involved in providing professional staff for technical roles can find business growth prospects through such government contracts. Although the primary contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may exist for tech-oriented companies poised to deliver strategic digital initiatives. Companies experienced in handling projects of this scale and possessing workforce capabilities to manage digital portfolios will be well-positioned to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COPFS-2024-306 - Interim Staff Services - IT Project Manager

Notice Description

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The primary purpose of this project management role is to lead, oversee and support critical inflight projects, ensuring successful delivery, with regards to our digital transformation 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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798154
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529769
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
£235,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529769
    COPFS-2024-306 - Interim Staff Services - IT Project Manager - COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The primary purpose of this project management role is to lead, oversee and support critical inflight projects, ensuring successful delivery, with regards to our digital transformation portfolio.

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