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Provision of SPM Business Analyst

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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10 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, acting through the Scottish Ministers, has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Senior Business Analyst with a duration of three months, extendable up to twelve months. This public procurement process, under the main category of services, has been concluded with an open procurement method. The project location is in the UKM region, specifically in Dundee, as indicated by the buying organisation's office address. The contract has been awarded to Harvey Nash Limited, and the contract was signed on 9th April 2026 with a total potential value of GBP 204,346.80 if extended. The procurement was carried out under the SG Temporary and Interim Staff Service Framework 2023 to 2027.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in delivering senior business analyst services. Large businesses like Harvey Nash Limited are well-suited to meet the demanding requirements of such projects. Industries that focus on consultancy services in business analysis and social protection would find participating in similar tenders beneficial. Since the procurement method was open, this opportunity underscores the importance of competitive bidding to secure government contracts. Firms aiming to enter or expand in the public sector in the UK, particularly those in the business services industry, could find such tenders highly advantageous for securing long-term partnerships with national agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SPM Business Analyst

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the Provision of Senior Business Analyst for 3 months with the option to extend up to 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the Provision of Senior Business Analyst for 3 months.. This contract has an option to extend up to a further nine months. The full value of this contract if the extension was taken up would be 204,346.80 GBP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553633
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£51,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20266 days 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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