Award

Award of RA180 - AD&D - Interim Manager - Deputy Programme Manager

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 Jul 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of RA180 - AD&D - Interim Manager - Deputy Programme Manager" in the services industry category, specifically relating to IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Harvey Nash Limited securing the contract. The process commenced on 8th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at £292,679.60, is linked to managing digital projects within the public sector, emphasising project and programme management, stakeholder engagement, and communication within multidisciplinary teams. The project's location spans both Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in digital project management, programme governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector. Companies with expertise in IT services and those accustomed to the processes and governance of the Scottish Government would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the focus on adherence to policies, standards, and collaborative engagement, firms that prioritise strong communication and programme assurance will find valuable opportunities for growth and partnership with government entities.

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Notice Title

Award of RA180 - AD&D - Interim Manager - Deputy Programme Manager

Notice Description

1. Strong experience of project and programme management in the digital programme is essential, as is a strong ability to plan and engage collaboratively with stakeholders.2. Experience of managing governance for digital projects/programmes in the public sector. An understanding of Scottish Government governance would be an advantage.3. Excellent communication skills and experience of working in multi-disciplinary digital teams within complex, active programme environment.4. Experience of programme assurance ensuring adherence to agreed policies, standards and principles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535709
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,679 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 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 GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Workplace:Contracts
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, richard.horbury@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415745750, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

HARVEY NASH

JACKSON TRAWLS

MERRITT-HARRISON CATERING CONSULTANCY

TURNER & TOWNSEND

YOUTH SCOTLAND

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