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Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is facilitating a procurement process titled "Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support", focusing on the industry of general public services. The contract has been awarded under a limited procedure with a call-off executed through the ESPO Framework Agreement 3S-22, without prior publication of a competition, complying with UK regulations. The contract, valued at £740,000, was signed on 31 March 2026, with relevant activities taking place in Edinburgh, within region UKM75. The procurement category is services and the process is currently at the "award" stage. The awarded supplier is Ivy Rock Partners Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems support, particularly those capable of supplying interim professional staff. Given the direct award through the ESPO framework, businesses with experience in navigating framework agreements or providing tailored professional services would be well-suited to address similar opportunities. The contract size and limited competition format provide an advantageous scenario for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector services, particularly within the Scottish region. Engaging in similar procurement processes can empower businesses to build robust relationships with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support

Notice Description

ESPO Framework Agreement (reference 3S-22) direct call-off for Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support.

Procurement Information

In accordance with UK procurement regulations, a compliant call-off without competition is being executed via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 3S_22.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829498
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554032
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

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
£740,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IVY ROCK PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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