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SC0158 Director Recruitment

Scottish Canals

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26 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SC0158 Director Recruitment" was conducted by Scottish Canals, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the recruitment industry. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Scottish Government Framework. The contract was awarded to Aspen People, with the total contract value amounting to £20,000. The process concluded with the contract being signed on 17th December 2025, and its status is now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in executive recruitment services. Businesses classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find particular success given that the awarded supplier, Aspen People, falls into this category. With a focus on a service contract directly awarded through a framework, companies with existing relationships or compatible frameworks with government bodies might find similar opportunities rewarding. The recruitment industry, especially businesses located in or familiar with the Glasgow area, will benefit from understanding this tender's procurement dynamics and leveraging existing frameworks for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC0158 Director Recruitment

Notice Description

SC0158 Director Recruitment

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Scot Gov Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20258 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
Scottish Canals
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspen People

Further Information

Notice Documents

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