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title: "Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c7f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-05-11"
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# Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c7f7

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now been completed. The framework agreement, lasting up to 48 months, aims to provide temporary workers with diverse skill sets, to be supplied by contractors capable of meeting specific requirements. The buying organisation, Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, has selected suppliers including Venesky-Brown, Blue Arrow, ASA International Ltd, trading as ASA Recruitment, and Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited. The contract, valued at £16,000,000 GBP, was signed on May 10, 2023.

This tender for Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses providing personnel services to expand their operations. Companies capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers, meeting security and eligibility criteria, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, inviting bids from various suppliers. The framework agreement aims to ensure consistent service levels for varied assignment types, offering growth possibilities for SMEs and large-scale enterprises. Potential suppliers are encouraged to adhere to the award criteria outlined in the tender documentation to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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 Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services in the North of Scotland. The Framework Agreement will be for a maximum period of 48 months. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary workers covering a diverse range of skill sets that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. Temporary 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 in the North of Scotland, 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 temporary 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/013453-2023 |
| 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 | £16,000,000 |

## 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; BLUE ARROW; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; VENESKY-BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013453-2023

## 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-r6ebe6-0000686595
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190462-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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