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Interim Product Owners

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been completed for the contract titled "Interim Product Owners" led by Social Security Scotland, representing the Ministry or a national authority, located in Dundee, UKM. The contract falls under the industry category of general public services and social protection. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 13th April 2026, signalling that a supplier has been chosen and the contract is now active. The project involved managing a multi-disciplinary team within an agile framework to deliver specific services, ensuring the development and delivery of the necessary technologies and processes. The successful supplier for this contract is Harvey Nash Limited, a large-scale organisation based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations that specialise in agile project delivery and service design. Businesses proficient in coordinating policy development, user research, technical support, and service management can leverage their expertise within frameworks aimed at social protection services. The emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork means companies adept at managing diverse professional resources stand a good chance of success in similar future tenders. The procurement, valued at £290,525, reflects investment in temporary and interim staff services, stimulating growth for firms offering agile and responsive solutions to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Interim Product Owners

Notice Description

Working to a Service Manager, Product Owners will be responsible for bringing together and managing a multi-disciplinary team, which includes specialist resources from policy development, analysts, user research and service design, technical staff, specialist advisors and others; managing their work within an agile project delivery framework. You will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of a particular product including, directing necessary user research and service design, in advance of delivering the required supporting technologies and processes to launch the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Working to a Service Manager, Product Owners will be responsible for bringing together and managing a multi-disciplinary team, which includes specialist resources from policy development, analysts, user research and service design, technical staff, specialist advisors and others; managing their work within an agile project delivery framework. You will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of a particular product including, directing necessary user research and service design, in advance of delivering the required supporting technologies and processes to launch the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829253
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554205
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
£290,525 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks 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
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554205
    Interim Product Owners - Working to a Service Manager, Product Owners will be responsible for bringing together and managing a multi-disciplinary team, which includes specialist resources from policy development, analysts, user research and service design, technical staff, specialist advisors and others; managing their work within an agile project delivery framework. You will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of a particular product including, directing necessary user research and service design, in advance of delivering the required supporting technologies and processes to launch the service.

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