Planning

PIN - Recruitment Services Framework

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is initiating a procurement process for a Recruitment Services Framework under the public order and safety service category. This tender is in the planning stage, with a notable future notice date set for 1st December 2025. It is intended to serve the UKM region, primarily focusing on Glasgow. The process involves several planned lots, including temporary and interim roles in areas such as administration, commercial, digital ICT, estates management, and also permanent and executive recruitment. The total framework value is estimated at £2,000,000. This procurement aims to streamline recruitment efforts within the Scottish Police Authority, offering robust opportunities for relevant service providers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in temporary staffing or executive search within the public sector. Companies with robust networks in IT, admin support, or facilities management will find this a suitable avenue for expanding their portfolio. With a maximum of seven lots available for award per supplier, this framework offers competitive prospects for diverse recruitment agencies looking to establish or strengthen partnerships with a prominent public law body governing public order and safety.

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Notice Title

PIN - Recruitment Services Framework

Notice Description

as per attached PIN / RFI

Lot Information

Temp / Interim Admin and Business Support

as per attached PIN / RFI

Temp / Interim Commercial

as per attached PIN / RFI

Temp / Interim Digital ICT, Media and Marketing

as per attached rfi / pin

Temp / Interim Estates and Facilities Management

as per attached rfi / pin

Temp / Interim Change / Portfolio Delivery

as per attached rfi / pin

Permanent Recruitment

as per attached pin / rfi

Executive Recruitment and Search

as per attached pin / rfi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804584
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536100
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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