---
title: "Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573625"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED"
published: "2019-09-18"
---

# Recruitment Services

Buyer: THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573625

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## Summary

The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited is seeking suppliers for a multi-lot framework titled "Recruitment Services" aimed at the services sector. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 23rd July 2019. This process covers various recruitment services including I.C.T. Specialist Recruitment, General Recruitment, and Executive Search based in Glasgow, UK. The lots involve a mix of permanent, temporary, and fixed-term recruitment, with contracts valued approximately at £3 million for I.C.T. recruitment, £1.8 million for general recruitment, and £200,000 for executive search services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment firms, particularly those with expertise in information technology, general recruitment, and executive search. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies in the recruitment services industry may find this a beneficial venture to expand their client base and service offerings. With the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing in the evaluation criteria, responsive and innovative suppliers could thrive in this framework agreement.

## Notice

SDS are tendering for a multi-lot framework of suppliers to provide various recruitment services. We anticipate the lots will be: Lot 1 - I.C.T. Specialist Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 2 - General Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 3 - Executive Search

### Lot Information

Executive Search

Specialist services for recruiting highly qualified candidates for senior level and executive roles.

Renewal: Two twelve month renewals at the sole discretion of SDS

I.C.T Specialist Recruitment

This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services.

Renewal: Two twelve month renewals at the sole discretion of SDS

General Recruitment

This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services.

Renewal: Two twelve month renewals at the sole discretion of SDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366629 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BADENOCH AND CLARK; EDEN SCOTT; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEAD RESOURCING; LIVINGSTON JAMES; VENESKY-BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366629
- 20 May 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354855
- 13 May 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354306
- 8 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353871
- 20 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346184

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=6
  22nd May 2019 - P18-189 Pricing Schedule Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=12
  22nd May 2019 - P18-189 Pricing Schedule Lot 3v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=9
  22nd May 2019 - P18-189 Invitation to Tender UPDATE 16 MAY FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=11
  22nd May 2019 - P18-189 Invitation to Tender UPDATE TIMELINES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=10
  16th May 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=7
  16th May 2019 - P18-189 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=1
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Bidder Response Form Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=2
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Bidder Response Form Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=3
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Bidder Response Form Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=4
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Pricing Schedule Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=5
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Pricing Schedule Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353871&idx=8
  10th May 2019 - P18-189 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346184
  Recruitment Services - SDS are tendering for a multi-lot framework of suppliers to provide various recruitment services. We anticipate the lots will be: Lot 1 - I.T. Specialist Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 2 - General Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 3 - Executive Search
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353871
  Recruitment Services - SDS are tendering for a multi-lot framework of suppliers to provide various recruitment services. We anticipate the lots will be: Lot 1 - I.C.T. Specialist Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 2 - General Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 3 - Executive Search
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366629
  Recruitment Services - SDS are tendering for a multi-lot framework of suppliers to provide various recruitment services. We anticipate the lots will be: Lot 1 - I.C.T. Specialist Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 2 - General Recruitment This will include but is not limited to permanent recruitment, temporary recruitment, fixed term, day rate contractors and payroll services. Lot 3 - Executive Search

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573625
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Provenance

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