---
title: "Award of Automation Strategy Manager"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646676"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646676.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-29"
---

# Award of Automation Strategy Manager

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646676

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process titled "Award of Automation Strategy Manager," aimed at securing a Deputy Director for automation strategy. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The tender period commenced on 22nd March 2021 and concluded on 30th July 2021, culminating in a direct award to ASA Recruitment, with a contract value of £34,450. The award was signed on 19th March 2021 and is currently active.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services and consulting, particularly those with expertise in automation strategy. Companies with capabilities in staffing solutions and personnel recruitment may greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. As the public sector increasingly seeks specialised skills in automation, firms that can demonstrate knowledge in this area could find a competitive edge in future contracts.

## Notice

1 x Automation Strategy Manager (Deputy Director)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410557 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,450 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SUMMERS INMAN; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; APOGEE; APS GROUP (SCOTLAND; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BLAKE STEVENSON; BOXXE; CCL (NORTH; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; ELECTRICAL TESTING; HADDEN GROUP; HARVEY NASH; L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; P1 SOLUTIONS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROXIMA; RESEARCH RESOURCE; SAXTON BAMPFYLDE; SMARTS; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS; THE LINES BETWEEN; TUSKER; UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS; USER VISION; VENESKY BROWN; VIVUP; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 09:27 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410557

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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