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title: "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592866"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-01-08"
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# Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592866

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services". This contract is aimed at filling temporary staffing gaps within the legal sectors of the Scottish Government, Scottish Law Commission, and The Office of the Advocate General for Scotland. The procurement is currently at the "Award" stage and was signed on 22nd October 2019, with an initial term of three years that commenced on 1st November 2019 and the possibility of extending to 31st October 2023. The locations for this service delivery are Edinburgh or Glasgow, and the framework contract has a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal staffing and human resource services, particularly those capable of providing qualified temporary legal staff who have completed necessary background checks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within public sector contracts will find this framework particularly relevant, as compliant contractors may gain access to ongoing engagements with the Scottish Government and associated bodies for the duration of the contract. Bidders should be prepared to meet specific eligibility criteria, including demonstrating financial stability and the ability to deliver consistently high levels of service, which further enhances their appeal as reliable partners in this sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with (an) external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements. The contracting authority/authorities for this Framework is/are: - Scottish Ministers - Office of the Advocate General - Scottish Law Commission Permanent recruitment, fixed term appointments and secondments are out with the scope of this Framework. Consultancy is also out of scope. The Framework Agreement will be for An initial period of three years from 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2022, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2023. Contractors must be capable of supplying suitably qualified temporary/interim workers that have been through the relevant disclosure/security processes. The Contractor must be able to provide consistent levels of service for varied assignment types and terms as required on a cost effective and best value basis. The Contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process to the Authority and to all participating Framework Public Bodies on request.

Renewal: The framework term can be extended by up to 12 months, i.e. to 31st October 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376638 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH LAW COMMISSION; THE OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRASIA WRIGHT ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376638
- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362085

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362085
  Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376638
  Framework for the Provision of Temporary Legal Staff Recruitment Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a framework contract with an external service provider/s for the provision of temporary legal staff in order to fill temporary gaps in staffing and/or in response to unforeseen business requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592866
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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