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title: "Interim IT Staff Services - National"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c7f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-11"
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# Interim IT Staff Services - National

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c7f5

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a framework agreement for Interim IT Staff Services on a national scale. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with the title "Interim IT Staff Services - National". The main procurement category is services, with a focus on providing suitably qualified interim workers capable of fulfilling diverse skill sets. The buying organisation, the Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, issued the framework for a maximum period of 48 months, with key award criteria including quality (60%) and price (40%). The award, valued at £124,000,000 GBP, was signed on 2023-05-10, involving multiple suppliers including Venesky-Brown, ASA International Ltd, Lorien Resourcing Ltd, and Harvey Nash Limited.

This procurement opportunity for Interim IT Staff Services offers a chance for businesses, especially SMEs and larger organisations experienced in providing IT personnel services, to compete for national contracts. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. Businesses interested in providing IT staff services must ensure eligibility to work in the UK and meet the specific requirements outlined in the framework agreement. The deadline for bid submissions and the details of the award process can create opportunities for growth and expansion for successful bidders, supporting the provision of IT services to public bodies in Scotland.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services nationally. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified interim workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Interim workers should be suitably trained and experienced to perform the duties required of them and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. The Contractor must be able to provide coverage nationally, with consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required by the Framework Public Bodies, on a cost effective and best value basis. Contractors will be able to provide interim workers to meet requirements at the Framework Public Bodies' premises as and when required. Contractors must provide comprehensive management information throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract awarded under the Framework, to all participating Framework Public Bodies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013451-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT; HARVEY NASH; LORIEN RESOURCING; VENESKY-BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013451-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686586
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190458-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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