Interim 2 x Technical Systems Architect

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Interim 2 x Technical Systems Architect

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 2x Technical Systems Architect for an initial 4 month term with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months. The initial terms of the 2 x Technical Systems Architect are: 1x 08/06/2026 - 30/09/2026 1x 15/06/2026 - 30/09/2026

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Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 2x Technical Systems Architect for an initial 4 month term with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of the 2x Technical Systems Architect contracts for up to 6 months.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834204
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558113
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: £377,774 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 5 Jun 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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=JUN558113
Interim 2 x Technical Systems Architect - Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 2x Technical Systems Architect for an initial 4 month term with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months. The initial terms of the 2 x Technical Systems Architect are: 1x 08/06/2026 - 30/09/2026 1x 15/06/2026 - 30/09/2026

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