---
title: "Award of Provision of 1 Senior User Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000627537"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-08-31"
---

# Award of Provision of 1 Senior User Researcher

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000627537

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of one Senior User Researcher, focusing on services related to user research for Social Security Scotland. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender type, is currently at the award stage. The tender period ran from 14th September 2020 to 12th March 2021, with the contract signed on 28th August 2020. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with an estimated contract value of £75,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and firms specialising in user research services to expand their business. Organisations that can offer skilled personnel in user research or have a track record in providing consultancy within the social security sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of multiple suppliers indicates a competitive environment, making it essential for businesses to differentiate themselves through expertise and service quality.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland are looking for a Senior User Researcher - job description attached

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393514 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8AE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR; GTR CONTRACTS; LORIEN RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2020 at 14:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393514

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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