Award

Award of SF_0646 - Finance Business Partner

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Forestry, located in Edinburgh, is managing a procurement for the position of Finance Business Partner under the title "Award of SF_0646". This tender falls within the services industry category, with additional classification as horticultural services under the CPV scheme. The procurement process has progressed to the 'Award' stage, with the contract active as of the most recent update. The tender period was scheduled from 9th January 2025 to 5th January 2026. The buyer, Scottish Forestry, sought proposals for this opportunity from various suppliers, ultimately awarding the contract to Harvey Nash Limited, based in Edinburgh, with a contract value of £55,587.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in finance and business partnership services, particularly those with expertise in horticultural aspects. The engagement provides scope for growth, especially for companies that have experience working with government or public sector clients. Businesses focusing on providing comprehensive financial solutions and support services would find this contract particularly beneficial, as it allows for the building of a strategic relationship with the Scottish Forestry and potential future collaboration within the government sector. The procurement process was competitive, with 15 bids received, indicating a healthy interest and a chance for businesses to distinguish themselves through innovation and excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Award of SF_0646 - Finance Business Partner

Notice Description

Dear SupplierWe are inviting quotes for SF_0646 - Finance Business Partner.Please read through the brief attached for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerelySara Paddeo-Kornobis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535389
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,587 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months 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 FORESTRY
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS FIFE

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Estates, Finance and Business Support, NSS/SNBTS Procurement, Procurement, Workplace:Contracts
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk, samantha.honeyman@nhs.scot, sheila.ferguson2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313145542, +44 1313705250, +44 1314793610, +44 1415745750, +44 3000676000, +44 412425466, 01592 648100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

CACKETTE PROJECTS

DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

EKOS

GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES

HARVEY NASH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

JACKSON TRAWLS

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

MORGAN HUNT

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

THE LINES BETWEEN

TURNER & TOWNSEND

WALKER FIRE (UK

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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