---
title: "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Business Assurance Tester Entitlements..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644210"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-31"
---

# Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Business Assurance Tester Entitlements...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644210

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in the award stage of a public procurement process for the "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Business Assurance Tester Entitlements." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically relating to IT services, consulting, software development, and support. The tender period commenced on 1 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2021. Located in Edinburgh, this process involves a contract valued at £38,376 and aims to secure a Business Assurance Tester for the Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate to assist with payments testing for various agricultural schemes.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and consulting. Companies that offer staff augmentation or testing services will find themselves well-positioned to leverage this contract. Engaging in such public sector contracts can not only enhance their visibility in the market but also contribute to the growth of their business through consistent engagement with government projects and services.

## Notice

Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (RPID) is looking for a Business Assurance Tester for Entitlements and Payments testing for Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 schemes administrated on its Rural Payments and Services system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410920 |
| 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 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,376 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APOGEE; HARVEY NASH; LORIEN RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 16:46 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410920

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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