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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, located in Edinburgh, acted as the buying organisation for the procurement of recruitment services for a Senior QAT Engineer. This contract falls under the general public services industry category and was conducted through an open procurement method, indicative of a transparent and competitive process. The procurement process, tagged as "award" and "contract," is in the award stage, with the latest information recorded on 2nd October 2025. The initial contract duration is set for 12 months, with a potential extension totaling up to 24 months. The value of the contract, which was signed on 4th September 2025, is GBP 219,960. The procurement falls within the UKM region, specifically tailored to the Scottish market.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in IT staffing solutions. Although this specific award has been secured by Lorien, a large-scale supplier, similar future tenders could be attractive for both large enterprises and highly specialised SMEs seeking to expand their client base with public sector connections. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio, enhance expertise in public sector requirements, and potentially lead to further opportunities within the procurement framework of the Scottish Government.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Senior QAT Engineer

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the provision of Senior QAT Engineer 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 Senior QAT Engineer 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-r6ebe6-0000811885
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540479
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,960 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 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
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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