--- title: "Award of Interim Part-time Procurement Specialist" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-13" --- # Award of Interim Part-time Procurement Specialist Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565818.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is the contracting authority for the tender titled "Award of Interim Part-time Procurement Specialist" aimed at securing a part-time procurement specialist based in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage and is classified under the services category, with key dates including a tender period running from 7 January 2019 to 3 January 2020. The contract value awarded is £50,654.76, with the winning bid submitted by ASA Recruitment. The tender is designed to support the More Powers Implementation Procurement Team, contributing to the economic agenda focused on improving businesses, particularly in the context of new powers transferring to the Scottish Parliament. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses providing temporary and agency staffing services, especially those with expertise in procurement and contract management. Companies specialising in human resources, recruitment, or consultancy services that can deliver the required procurement support will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on innovative sourcing techniques and sustainability also suggests that suppliers with a strong track record in these areas will be favoured, pointing to a strategic advantage for those who can align their offerings with the government's objectives. ## Notice 1 x Part-time Procurement Specialist based in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow.The Procurement Specialist will support the More Powers Implementation Procurement Team (MPIPT) which provides procurement/contract management advice & support to Scottish Government Directorates to implement the new powers which will transfer to the Scottish Parliament following enactment of the Scotland Bill in 2016.This post will contribute to the wider government economic agenda including improving business for SMEs and delivering the sustainability agenda. This will be achieved through the deployment of innovative sourcing techniques and on-going procurement and supplier management methods.The post holder(s) will be expected to predominately support the Social Security Programme and Employability Division work streams.Strategy Development & ImplementationLeading and/or supporting the development, planning and implementation of procurement commodity strategies; driving value for money improvement through the provision of market and project analysis and support for the procurement processes. Leading on low to medium value, low/medium risk procurements. Managing stakeholders where required and facilitating user requirements for medium value, medium risk contracts and assist the senior procurement portfolio specialist in progressing the procurement of high value/risk contracts. Contributing to procurement reviews as required and implementation of innovative procurement strategies based on comprehensive market research and in line with procurement policy and EU procurement regulations.Supplier & Contract ManagementSupplier and Contract Management - involving the gathering, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data and information to facilitate management decisions, planning and performance reporting. Attending and contributing to pre/Contract Performance Review Meetings.Stakeholder ManagementRequirement to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the Scottish Government (in particular Employability Division and Social Security Directorate and Agency colleagues) as required, ensuring effective participation and buy-in. Advising on legal, policy and other requirements pertaining to procurement.Flexibility & Continuous ImprovementWork flexibly both within the Division and across the Directorate to help deliver the organisation's wider goals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345189 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,654 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FIFE COUNCIL; FOREST ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND; FORESTRY COMMISSION; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MR; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 32 | | Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; ABERDEEN MARINE; ACCENDO CONSULTING SERVICES; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; APM CONTRACTS; ASA RECRUITMENT; CAE; CAPITAL DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS LTD (MAIN CONTACT; CLARK CONTRACTS; COLIN SLOSS DEER CONTROL; COMPASS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; DYNAM; EXCEL VENDING; FAIRHURST; FRASER C ROBB; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GEORGE CASEY; GTR CONTRACTS; H&J MARTIN; HARVEY NASH; HORISK LESLIE DEVELOPMENT; INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS; IPSOS MORI; KPMG; MGB PLASTICS; PARITY; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; RICOH; SCOTT-MONCRIEFF; STORM ID; WESTERN COMMERCIAL; WSP | ## Release History - 13 Feb 2019 at 13:39 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345189 ## Notice URLs - http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.forestry.gov.uk - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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