---
title: "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529882"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000529882.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-02-09"
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# Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529882

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services". This procurement, aimed at the service industry, is set to serve the Scottish public sector, with the delivery address located in Edinburgh, UK. A Request for Information (RFI) document regarding this tender has been issued to encourage stakeholder feedback, with responses due by Tuesday, 27 February 2018. This initiative is part of a strategy development process as the existing frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2019.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those offering temporary and interim personnel services. Companies engaged in the recruitment, human resources, or staffing industries would be well positioned to respond effectively. By participating in this procurement process, suppliers can enhance their visibility in the Scottish public sector, potentially leading to sustained contracts as the Scottish Government looks to establish new arrangements for staffing needs.

## Notice

The provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services to the Scottish Public Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks is due to expire on 12 April 2019. Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPCD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Temporary and Interim Staff Services requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information document and return it to lisa.pittman@gov.scot by Tuesday 27 February 2018. Responses received after this date may not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309706 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309706&idx=1
  10th February 2018 - Request for Information (RFI) - Temp & Interim - Supplier
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309706
  Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - The provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services to the Scottish Public Sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=529882
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529882

## Provenance

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