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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service recently concluded a procurement process for recruitment services, focusing on securing an Artificial Intelligence QA analyst. This contract falls within the general public services category and is geographically centred in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement used an open procedure, with the tender process now complete, and the contract was awarded on 3rd July 2025. The initial contract term is set for 12 months with the possibility of extension to a total of 24 months. Notably, Lorien, a small-to-medium enterprise based in Edinburgh, secured the contract valued at £247,899.60 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in AI recruitment services, particularly those with capabilities in providing interim IT staff. The procurement method highlights transparency and fairness, encouraging competition and innovation within the general public services sector. Companies prepared to deliver highly skilled IT professionals would find themselves well-suited to engage with such tenders in the future, showcasing their expertise to influential public sector bodies like the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. Such contracts not only provide substantial financial reinforcement but also bolster a company's reputation within public procurement networks.

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Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence QA analyst

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the provision of Artificial Intelligence QA analyst for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Recruitment services for the provision of Artificial Intelligence QA analyst for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 24 months.

Options: Sole option for the purchaser to extend the contract up to a total duration of 24 months from the start date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810230
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539209
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,899 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years 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
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Postcode Area
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lorien

Further Information

Notice Documents

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