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title: "Framework Agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services - National"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000550712"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-11"
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# Framework Agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services - National

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000550712

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for a Framework Agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services, covering the entire nation of Scotland. This procurement, initiated as an open tender, is currently in the Award stage. The contract is valued at £84 million and is expected to span a maximum of 48 months. Bids were received until the deadline on 6th September 2018, with the successful suppliers including ASA Recruitment, Harvey Nash, Venesky-Brown, and Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd. The service is classified under the main procurement category of services, focusing on the provision of qualified interim staff with relevant security clearances.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in recruitment and staffing services, to engage with public sector bodies across Scotland. Companies capable of providing a diverse range of qualified interim workers will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations equipped to deliver nationwide services are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for diverse skill sets and various assignment types to be fulfilled effectively, fostering growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services on a National basis (throughout the whole of Scotland). 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 Professional Staff Services on a National basis (throughout the whole of Scotland). 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 (whole 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 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351375 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Within 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000,000 |
| Lots value | £84,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 RECRUITMENT; HARVEY NASH; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; VENESKY-BROWN |

## 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

- 11 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351375
- 30 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326748

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326748
  Framework Agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services - National - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services on a National basis (throughout the whole of Scotland). 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351375
  Framework Agreement for Interim Professional Staff Services - National - This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services on a National basis (throughout the whole of Scotland). 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000550712
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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