--- title: "Permanent and Fixed Term Staff Recruitment Fulfilment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2021-04-27" --- # Permanent and Fixed Term Staff Recruitment Fulfilment Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, focusing on "Permanent and Fixed Term Staff Recruitment Fulfilment" in the education sector. This project aims to establish a Framework Agreement for recruitment services, covering various roles in Glasgow or Dalkeith. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which began on 11 November 2020, with a submission deadline set for 14 December 2020. Following the conclusion of the tender stage, the award period commenced on the same date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially in the recruitment and staffing sectors, aiming to secure contracts for various roles within the public education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Information Technology and Professional Services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework includes multiple lots for specific recruitment needs. Successful participation could lead to ongoing partnerships and further project opportunities within the Scottish public sector. ## Notice SQA intends to award a Framework Agreement to supply qualified Permanent and Fixed Term Staff covering a variety of roles ### Lot Information Information and Technology AWARD Recruitment Services for: Lot 1 Information and Technology Digital, IT, IT Programme/Project Management Renewal: 12 month extension available Professional Services AWARD Recruitment for: Lot 2 Professional Services Marketing, Communications, Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, Corporate services Renewal: A 12 month extension is available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413147 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2024 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | £480,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | CHANGE RECRUITMENT GROUP; DURHAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; EDEN SCOTT; FPSG; LORIEN RESOURCING; SANDERSON GOVERNEMENT AND DEFENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413147 - 11 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399698 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=8 9th March 2021 - Timetable update - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=7 3rd February 2021 - Revised Tender Timelines - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=6 18th November 2020 - Example response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=5 13th November 2020 - GDPR SUPPLIER CHECKLIST - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=4 13th November 2020 - ITT QUESTIONS FOR SQA2256 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=3 13th November 2020 - ITT FOR PERMANENT AND FIXED TERM STAFF RECRUITMENT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=2 13th November 2020 - Tender Timetable - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399698&idx=1 13th November 2020 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399698 Permanent and Fixed Term Staff 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=APR413147 Permanent and Fixed Term Staff 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.fpsg.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635924.json.