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Provision of Interim Scrum Master

Social Security Scotland

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14 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland procured an interim Scrum Master service for delivery in Scotland. The role supports one or more multidisciplinary Agile teams, with responsibility for coaching teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments and encouraging continuous improvement. The Scrum Master works with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Developers, Business Analysts and wider stakeholders to apply Agile principles consistently and improve flow, predictability and value delivery. This is a professional services requirement focused on Agile delivery leadership rather than software development or general staffing. The buying organisation is Social Security Scotland, a national public agency based in Dundee. The requirement was structured as a single lot and relates to temporary and interim staff services under the Scottish Government’s temporary and interim staff services framework.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure under the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff Services Framework 2023 to 2027. Harvey Nash Limited was selected as supplier for the single lot. The contract is active, valued at £200,004, and was signed on 17 July 2026. Four bids were received, all submitted electronically; none came from SMEs. The procurement was evaluated through the framework route, with the requirement presented as an interim Scrum Master service. The contract award covers the Scrum Master support described for Social Security Scotland’s Agile delivery teams. There were no additional purchase options attached to the lot. The award followed a competitive process, but the published outcome does not provide a separate award date or a detailed scoring breakdown.

This award demonstrates demand from Social Security Scotland for an interim Scrum Master able to operate across multidisciplinary public-sector delivery teams. Suppliers positioned for comparable work should be able to coach teams, run and improve Scrum ceremonies, remove delivery impediments and embed consistent Agile ways of working. They also need to work effectively with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Developers, Business Analysts and wider stakeholders, while keeping teams focused on flow, predictability and value. The requirement suits an established interim delivery or Agile consultancy business with the capacity to provide a senior practitioner and engage with a national public agency. A credible competitor would need a clear route into the Scottish Government temporary and interim staff services framework, and evidence of delivering outcomes through practical Agile leadership rather than simply supplying technical staff.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interim Scrum Master

Notice Description

The Scrum Master will be responsible for enabling effective Agile delivery by coaching teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master will support one or more multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams to deliver high quality outcomes aligned with organisational goals and Agile best practices. Working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and wider stakeholders, the Scrum Master will ensure that Agile principles are understood and applied consistently, while helping teams improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scrum Master will be responsible for enabling effective Agile delivery by coaching teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master will support one or more multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams to deliver high quality outcomes aligned with organisational goals and Agile best practices. Working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and wider stakeholders, the Scrum Master will ensure that Agile principles are understood and applied consistently, while helping teams improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562382
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
£200,004 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 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
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
Postcode Area
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Harvey Nash Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562382
    Provision of Interim Scrum Master - The Scrum Master will be responsible for enabling effective Agile delivery by coaching teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master will support one or more multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams to deliver high quality outcomes aligned with organisational goals and Agile best practices. Working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and wider stakeholders, the Scrum Master will ensure that Agile principles are understood and applied consistently, while helping teams improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.

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