Award

Content Designer - Reform

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Education Scotland has successfully concluded with the awarding of a contract for the position of Interim Content Designer. This effort is categorized under the "Education" industry and is classified under the CPV code "79620000" for services. The contract award, part of the "Content Designer - Reform" tender, was formalised on 6th June 2025. The procurement was processed through an open procedure, adhering to GPA coverage, and took place primarily in the Livingston region. Key stakeholders included Education Scotland as the buyer and Harvey Nash Limited as the awarded supplier. The procurement stage has progressed from the tender to the award phase, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks pertinent to public law authorities in the UK.

This procurement initiative presents notable growth opportunities for large-scale service providers within the educational sector, particularly those with expertise in content design and development. Businesses adept in interim staffing solutions, with the capacity to deliver specialised content creation services, stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Organisations aiming to enhance their portfolio in the public service domain can leverage participation in similar procurement activities to establish stronger footholds in government contracting. This contract, with a total value of £44,077.41, exemplifies the potential for economic advancements available through strategic engagements with centralised purchasing bodies.

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Notice Title

Content Designer - Reform

Notice Description

Interim Content Designer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,077 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edsprocurement@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7713304713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

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