---
title: "Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554761"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-09-17"
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# Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554761

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, located at 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT". This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to public order and safety. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the active stage with bids accepted until 31 August 2018, and the contract period commencing on 1 October 2018, potentially extending for an additional 12 months.

This opportunity is highly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in procurement management and contract services. Businesses capable of delivering effective contract management and compliance with legislative requirements are well-poised to compete. Given the focus on proactive management and savings through effective contract relets, suppliers who can demonstrate expertise in these areas will likely find this tender an excellent avenue for business growth.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a Procurement Business Partner (PBP) to support ISD to secure the goods and services that they require whilst also delivering savings from more effective contract relets and more proactive contract management while also ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance and control (in terms of ensuring an effective timeline for all relets).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of a Procurement Business Partner (PBP) to support ISD to secure the goods and services that they require whilst also delivering savings from more effective contract relets and more proactive contract management while also ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance and control (in terms of ensuring an effective timeline for all relets).

Renewal: Up to a possible 12 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331384 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331384
- 23 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329016

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329016&idx=1
  23rd August 2018 - Covering Letter - Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329016&idx=2
  23rd August 2018 - Tender Brief - Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329016
  Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT - We are seeking to appoint a Procurement Business Partner (PBP) to support ISD to secure the goods and services that they require whilst also delivering savings from more effective contract relets and more proactive contract management while also ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance and control (in terms of ensuring an effective timeline for all relets).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331384
  Provision of a Procurement Business Partner - IT - We are seeking to appoint a Procurement Business Partner (PBP) to support ISD to secure the goods and services that they require whilst also delivering savings from more effective contract relets and more proactive contract management while also ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance and control (in terms of ensuring an effective timeline for all relets).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554761

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