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Award of SF_0723 - Strategic Workforce Planning Lead

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Forestry has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead under the Scottish Procurement Collaborative Framework Agreement. The awarded contract, with a value of £45,551.50, has been signed with Harvey Nash Limited, based in Edinburgh, following a competitive tender process. The procurement falls under the services category with additional classification in horticultural services, reflecting Scottish Forestry's focus on aligning workforce planning with sustainability goals. This contract, awarded on 3rd September 2026, showcases the collaborative efforts between Scottish Forestry and other associated parties, including Forestry and Land Scotland, to ensure strategic workforce planning is in place. The procurement was facilitated by a framework agreement and involved the submission of proposals and CVs from interested suppliers, narrowing the field down to three interim workers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce planning and interim professional staff services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and management within the environmental and horticultural sectors. Companies like Harvey Nash Limited have successfully navigated the procurement process, demonstrating that businesses with a track record in similar frameworks and services have potential for growth by capitalising on public sector demand. This procurement highlights the importance of collaboration and adaptability, making it an advantageous opportunity for consultancies and service providers aiming to partner with public sector entities like Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland.

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Notice Title

Award of SF_0723 - Strategic Workforce Planning Lead

Notice Description

You are invited by Scottish Forestry to provide proposals (including CVs) for the provision of a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead detailed in Part A, to be called-off from the Scottish Procurement Collaborative Framework Agreement for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services SP-22-001. You are required to provide proposals and accompanying CVs for up to three interim workers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822392
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,551 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FORESTRY
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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