Award

Personal Assistant - Inspectorate

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Education Scotland focuses on acquiring a temporary Personal Assistant for the Inspectorate, with the contract situated in the services category under the education sector. The procurement was categorised under the UKM region with the contracting process having reached the award stage. Education Scotland, operating from Livingston, acted as the buying organisation, with the award being finalised on 21st August 2025, involving an open procurement method through an open procedure.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing temporary staff solutions, especially those experienced in supporting educational administrative functions. Companies like Blue Arrow, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, have successfully participated, indicating that businesses well-versed in public sector recruitment and temporary staffing within the UK region are ideally positioned to compete. The established framework agreement and the involvement of electronic auctions offer a streamlined engagement model for businesses capable of leveraging electronic procurement platforms.

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Notice Title

Personal Assistant - Inspectorate

Notice Description

Temporary PA for Inspectorate Education Scotland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812458
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540926
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
£19,667 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edsprocurement@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7713304713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE ARROW

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