---
title: "Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630472"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-10-13"
---

# Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630472

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is in the process of awarding a Framework Agreement for "Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment," which involves supplying qualified staff across various roles. This procurement falls under the services category and is actively being conducted through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline set for 19 October 2020 at 12:00. The roles are expected to be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with a total estimated value of £480,000. Procurement is currently in the active stage with documents available for interested bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies, particularly those specialising in sectors like Information Technology and Professional Services. Businesses with expertise in providing qualified staff in fields such as digital, project management, marketing, communications, finance, and human resources would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term contracts, as the SQA has indicated options for contract renewal, thereby fostering growth and stability for participating businesses.

## Notice

SQA intends to award a Framework Agreement to supply qualified Permanent and Fixed Term staff covering a variety of roles.

### Lot Information

Professional Services

Recruitment for: Lot 2 Professional Services Marketing, Communications, Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, Corporate services

Renewal: A 1 year optional extension is available.

Information and Technology

Recruitment Services for: Lot 1 Information and Technology Digital, IT, IT Programme/Project Management

Renewal: An optional extension of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397235 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397235
- 14 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394789

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394789&idx=2
  22nd September 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394789&idx=1
  16th September 2020 - SQA2256 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394789
  Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment - SQA intends to award a Framework Agreement to supply qualified Permanent and Fixed Term staff covering a variety of roles.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397235
  Permanent and Fixed Term Recruitment Fulfilment - SQA intends to award a Framework Agreement to supply qualified Permanent and Fixed Term staff covering a variety of roles.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630472
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

## Provenance

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