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title: "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Lead User Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647012"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-05-07"
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# Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Lead User Researcher

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647012

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract titled "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Lead User Researcher" within the services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following the tender period that commenced on 7th May 2021 and concluded on 30th June 2021. This process is based in Scotland, with a key financial allocation of £50,000 designated for the awarded services. The contract involves conducting user research to support the transformation of agricultural policy and services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in user research, service design, and data analysis would find this tender especially appealing, as they could contribute to high-profile transformation programmes aligned with Scotland's strategic goals. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio in public sector projects and strengthen relationships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

* Directorate for Agricultural and Rural Economy (ARE) is responsible for leading a transformation programme which has a focus on replacement of the Common Agricultural Policy with a bespoke Scottish Approach that better delivers our multiple goals for Scotland's land use, including playing an integral role in the delivery of Scotland's ambitious climate change commitments* The Lead User Researcher will work within the Business Design Team in ARE contributing to a high profile service transformation programme* Create and plan User Research activities based on business goals, identifying user groups, creating tailored discussion guides to support the design and development of products and services* Conduct and collect outputs from a wide range of User Research activities identifying and selecting the most appropriate research methods for the user group aligned to business goals.* Lead the analysis of the research data, synthesise clear and actionable findings, including creating a rich picture of user behavior that provides insights and recommendations for the service.* Document and present User Research findings to inform policy outcomes, Service Design teams and the wider organisation to develop a deep understanding of users and their needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414072 |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 ESTATE SCOTLAND; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 53 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN CIVIL ENGINEERING; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AYRSHIRE TRANSPORT; BOXXE; BRAMBLE HUB; BRIGHTSOLID; BRISKONA; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CCG (SCOTLAND; CDW; CEANNAS; CIRCLE IT SOLUTIONS; CLAREMONT OFFICE FURNITURE; COMPUTACENTER; COMRES; CYCLETHERAPY; DELTAPOLL; DJS RESEARCH; EKOS; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; EVENT-A-LOO; FORD MOTOR; GTR CONTRACTS; HADDEN GROUP; HARVEY NASH; HIGHER GROUND COMMUNITY SERVICES; HOARE LEA; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; KEN EDGAR (PLAY AREA SPECIALIST; KIOWA; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; LOTHIAN DAF; MAGENTA RESEARCH & EVALUATION; MAM CONTRACTING; MELLEX GROUP; MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PETER OGILVIE; POLYPIPE BUILDING PRODUCTS; PURVIS MARQUEES; SCARAB SWEEPERS; SIGN LANGUAGE INTERACTIONS; SONY EUROPE; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; SPIE SCOTSHIELD; TSL CONTRACTORS; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WHY RESEARCH; WILLIAM WAUGH & SONS (BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 15:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414072

## Notice URLs

- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/
- https://forestry.gov.scot/

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