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Strategic HR Review - call-off via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework

SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank has concluded the procurement process for the "Strategic HR Review" under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework. This procurement, categorised in the "services" industry, was carried out via an open procedure. Located in Edinburgh, the targeted region for service delivery is within the UK's UKM region. The contract, valued at £55,000, took a significant step forward on 7th November 2025, when it was signed with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the supplier. Classified under CPV code 79410000, the process has reached the award stage, with the status now marked as complete.

This successful tender presents an opportunity for large-scale businesses, especially those offering strategic HR consultancy services within the economic affairs sector, to engage with and expand their presence in public sector projects. The direct award through the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework indicates a streamlined process for qualified suppliers, encouraging larger consultancy firms to leverage such framework agreements to secure valuable contracts and demonstrate their expertise in delivering comprehensive HR review services.

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Notice Title

Strategic HR Review - call-off via ESPO Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of strategic HR review services, carried out as a direct award from ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (664_25)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Issued as a direct award through the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (664_25)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830742
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555793
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20256 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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