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Interim Procurement and Contract Management Specialist

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Audit Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Interim Procurement and Contract Management Specialist," falls under the industry category of "General public services" and is located in Central Scotland. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the award notice dated 29th April 2026. Using an open procedure method, the contract aims to identify a specialist to deliver enhancements in procurement and contract management. The procurement process is notably covered by the GPA and is classified under CPV code 79000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in interim procurement and contract management services. Businesses with expertise in streamlining processes and building in-house capability will find this contract suitable for showcasing their expertise and securing a foothold in the public services industry. Harvey Nash, a large supplier from Edinburgh, has been awarded the contract for an initial three-month period with potential extensions, thus opening up possibilities for other firms to engage with Audit Scotland in future tenders of similar nature. The procurement aims to foster positive changes in stakeholder management, benefiting those who can innovate in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Procurement and Contract Management Specialist

Notice Description

Interim Procurement and Contract Management Specialist

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interim Procurement and Contract Management Specialist required for a limited period to deliver improvements in procurement and contract management, streamline processes and help build in-house capability while engaging stakeholders to support positive change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830476
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554858
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20261 months 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
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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