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Interim Senior Procurement Specialist

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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29 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has awarded a contract for the role of Interim Senior Procurement Specialist to Lorien Resourcing Ltd, headquartered in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 25 July 2025 and is valued at £84,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social protection, which aligns with the buying organisation's mission to provide general public services. The contract is intended to cover maternity leave and last for six months, with an option to extend up to twelve months. The procurement process utilised an open method, inviting electronic bids to ensure compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation and to promote best value and sustainable outcomes for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement services to engage with Social Security Scotland and aid in delivering strategic commercial objectives. Ideal candidates for similar opportunities would be experienced procurement firms, particularly those with expertise in managing comprehensive procurement projects across varied categories and sectors. Businesses with an interest in social protection and public service projects will find this a promising avenue for expansion and collaboration, as it allows them to demonstrate their capability in supporting major governmental initiatives while fostering sustainable practices and outcomes. The involvement with national frameworks like the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks further enhances business growth potential by aligning with recognised standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Senior Procurement Specialist

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for maternity cover by appointing an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract to cover maternity leave through the appointment of an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Procurement specialist will will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders.. The Contract is for 6 months with the option to extend up to 12 months in total. The value stated covers the maximum contract term of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535652
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

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
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535652
    Interim Senior Procurement Specialist - Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for maternity cover by appointing an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders

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