Award

Contract Award for Interim Professional Staff Services

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland, a central purchasing body recognised as a national or federal agency, has completed the procurement for the "Contract Award for Interim Professional Staff Services" in the transport sector. This contract was awarded on 18th August 2025, following an open procedure under the framework agreement for interim professional staff services across the UK, specifically for a commercial and contract lead. The contract, valued at £232,500, will be executed in Glasgow, identified by the region code UKM82. The procurement process has moved to the award stage as of 6th October 2025, with Lorien emerging as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing professional services, particularly those specialising in contract and commercial management. It is ideally suited for large-scale companies, as reflected by the winning supplier Lorien. Participating in such government contracts can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, enhance its credibility, and open avenues for future collaborations with government entities like Transport Scotland. The procurement follows an open process, making it accessible to international firms, as indicated by the successful non-EU foreign bids, which highlights the global nature of competitive opportunities within this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award for Interim Professional Staff Services

Notice Description

This contract award is called off from the framework agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services - National for a Commercial and Contract Lead.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of interim professional staff services for Commercial and Contract Lead.

Options: Possibility of an extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540676
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
£232,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 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
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hrtransportscotland@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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