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COPFS-2024-434 - Interim Staff Services - Organisational Design Consultant

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has recently completed a procurement process for an Organisational Design Consultant, under the title "COPFS-2024-434 - Interim Staff Services". This contract aimed to secure an expert consultant to assist with management structures, roles, and responsibilities, as part of the Designed for Success (HR Division) initiative. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, focusing on the services category, and was specifically targeted at the UK region. The awarding stage was completed, with the contract signed on 1st May 2025, valued at £147,744 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in organisational consultancy, particularly those capable of contributing to management structural reviews and team development coaching. Although awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment, the tendering process attracted international attention, evidenced by nine electronic bids from non-EU countries. Companies with expertise in HR consulting and management solutions that align with public sector requirements may find similar tenders beneficial for strategic growth and partnership with national agencies.

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Notice Title

COPFS-2024-434 - Interim Staff Services - Organisational Design Consultant

Notice Description

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim Professional Services framework SP-22-001. Designed for Success (HR Division) required a highly experienced organisational design consultant to coach and mentor team members in organisational design throughout the duration of their appointment. To assist with workstream consulting, reviewing and recommendations in relation to management structures, management span of responsibility, management roles and responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim Professional Services framework SP-22-001. Designed for Success (HR Division) required a highly experienced organisational design consultant to coach and mentor team members in organisational design throughout the duration of their appointment. To assist with workstream consulting, reviewing and recommendations in relation to management structures, management span of responsibility, management roles and responsibilities.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further six months (6)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532813
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
£147,744 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 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

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532813
    COPFS-2024-434 - Interim Staff Services - Organisational Design Consultant - COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim Professional Services framework SP-22-001. Designed for Success (HR Division) required a highly experienced organisational design consultant to coach and mentor team members in organisational design throughout the duration of their appointment. To assist with workstream consulting, reviewing and recommendations in relation to management structures, management span of responsibility, management roles and responsibilities.

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