Award

Lead Solutions Architect

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Lead Solutions Architect" position was conducted by Education Scotland, based in Livingston, UK. The tender was classified under the Education industry category and involved the temporary staffing of a lead solutions architect role. The procurement followed an open procedure and concluded at the awarding stage, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2025. Notably, the award, associated with the procurement ID EDUC-0000718, was valued at £254,053.10. The related procurement activity had a delivery location in the UKM region, and the tendering process incorporated both a framework agreement and electronic auction techniques.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large service-oriented businesses capable of supplying specialised architectural consultancy on a temporary basis. Tenderers like Harvey Nash Limited, who secured the contract, highlight the potential for established companies to fulfil such roles. The open procurement method signalled accessibility to a diverse range of suppliers, although this instance saw participation by a single large supplier, indicating a niche market. Businesses within the IT and solutions sector looking to expand their clientele in public contracts, especially those in educational services, would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth.

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Notice Title

Lead Solutions Architect

Notice Description

temporary staff member for the lead solutions architect role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812474
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540930
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
£254,053 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HARVEY NASH

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