---
title: "SENIOR USER RESEARCHER"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-02-19"
---

# SENIOR USER RESEARCHER

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Education Scotland involved the awarding of a contract for temporary services of a Senior User Researcher. This contract was initiated under an open procurement method and falls within the services industry category. Located in Livingston, Scotland, the procurement was completed with the contract signed on 7 January 2020, for a total value of £145,812.46. The procurement process yielded four bids, including two from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), illustrating a competitive landscape. The contract aligns with the Scottish Procurement Interim IT Staff Services Framework Agreement (SC Ref: 615320).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in user research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in providing temporary staffing solutions. Companies aiming to leverage skills in user experience and product development would find this a suitable market to enter, especially given the interest from SMEs as indicated by the bid statistics. Businesses should consider this as a chance to expand their portfolio and contribute to educational services, potentially fostering long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

temporary services of a Senior User Researcher

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381159 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,812 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LORIEN RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381159
  SENIOR USER RESEARCHER - temporary services of a Senior User Researcher

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000615320

## Provenance

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