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COPFS-2024-328&329 - Interim Staff Services - Business Analyst

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located in Edinburgh, spearheaded the procurement process for interim staff services through the open procurement method, specifically targeting business analysts to guide digital transformation initiatives such as the Witness Gateway, Defence Agent Service, and Digital Evidence Sharing Capabilities. The service falls under the industry category of social protection, with a contract awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment on 11th March 2025. This contract, worth £119,292, is active and situated in the UKM (Scottish) region, with options for extension by up to nine months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in IT and professional staff placement, as it aligns with digital transformation efforts. Large-scale firms with capabilities in providing experienced personnel for public sector projects in Scotland are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings while gaining a foothold in governmental and legal digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Title

COPFS-2024-328&329 - Interim Staff Services - Business Analyst

Notice Description

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The role will be responsible for leading the business analysis activities in new digital transformation application solution projects, including Witness Gateway, Defence Agent Service and Digital Evidence Sharing Capabilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional Staff Framework SP-22-002.The role will be responsible for leading the business analysis activities in new digital transformation application solution projects, including Witness Gateway, Defence Agent Service and Digital Evidence Sharing Capabilities.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further nine months (9)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802710
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533337
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
£119,292 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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

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=JUN533337
    COPFS-2024-328&329 - Interim Staff Services - Business Analyst - COPFS required a candidate through the SG Interim IT/Professional framework SP-22-002. The role will be responsible for leading the business analysis activities in new digital transformation application solution projects, including Witness Gateway, Defence Agent Service and Digital Evidence Sharing Capabilities.

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