---
title: "Award of Interim Solution Architect"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628815"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628815.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY"
published: "2020-11-23"
---

# Award of Interim Solution Architect

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628815

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency has successfully awarded a contract for the position of Interim Solution Architect within the Pension Platform Programme. This procurement falls under the category of business services, particularly focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The tender process began on 16th November 2020 and the contract period extends until 14th May 2021. The winning bid, amounting to £84,600, was received by Lorien, a supplier based in Edinburgh.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consulting and provision of professional services sectors, particularly those with expertise in interim management and solution architecture. Companies specialising in IT consultancy, project management, or those familiar with pension systems are particularly suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enable suppliers to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Interim Solution Architect - Pension Platform Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400333 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,600 |
| 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 PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AXA ART INSURANCE; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; GOING BALLISTIC; GROUNDWATER LIFT TRUCKS; LINDE MH SCOTLAND; LORIEN; MARK GARRICK; MCLAREN TRACTORS; NEWSDIRECT (UK; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; RITEMP SERVICES; S M R FORESTRY; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; W N LINDSAY; WM. WILSON AND SONS; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 14:50 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400333

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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