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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, pertains to the award of a contract for non-clinical staffing services in the role of Technical Lead - Automation. This tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically for the supply of temporary personnel services (CPV code 79620000), with operations based within the UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract initially set to run from 1st April 2026 to 27th September 2026, with potential extensions taking it to 28th March 2027. The total value for the initial term is £78,000, and the possibility exists for extensions up to £156,000. The procurement was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing Framework Agreement.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for staffing agencies that specialise in supplying high-quality non-clinical temporary personnel, particularly those capable of providing skilled interim workers in the technical and automation sectors. The contract is especially suitable for agencies adhering to a hybrid working model within the UK and capable of meeting the framework's tender criteria, including rate limits and quality requirements. The successful bidder, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, exemplifies a well-suited supplier for this tender due to its expertise in the temporary staffing market and ability to meet the quality and pricing criteria specified by the Registers of Scotland. The assessment of bids emphasised the quality of the interim worker (80% weighting) and price (20% weighting), indicating a significant consideration for the quality of service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS - CCS Non Clinical Staffing - Technical Lead - Automation - (Bid ID LR031)

Notice Description

Please see role profile for further information.Role has been raised under Crown Commercial Services RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing (Lot 3) Collaborative Framework Agreement.Please complete the RM6277 Assignment Checklist for each candidate and attach their company profile as a "separate" document.Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension(s). Extensions will not total more than the initial contract period. No contract length is guaranteed.Rate Guidance: Maximum cost to RoS of PS650.00 per day (including the agency fee).Please note, this is a pass/fail criteria. Any supplier bidding over the maximum rate stated will be automatically disqualified from this procurement exercise.Location: RoS operates hybrid working within the UK only. Please see role profile for further information.Unsociable Hours: n/aThis is a new/vacant role. Every submission will be evaluated fairly.Maximum number of Company profiles/CVs per agency: 1*Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826155
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552693
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

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
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Registers of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Scottish Government

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Postcode Area
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

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