--- title: "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-09-22" --- # Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services," aimed at fulfilling the staffing needs of the Scottish public sector. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submitting responses to a Request for Information set for 15 October 2021. The procurement will cover services within the general public services industry and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The planned service will be conducted in compliance with relevant legal frameworks, including the GPA, and is part of the wider strategic effort to develop a procurement strategy by the Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate following the expiration of existing contracts on 12 April 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing solutions, particularly those offering temporary and interim services. Companies involved in administrative, catering, manual labour, or IT interim roles would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Scottish Government is seeking input from stakeholders to shape its procurement strategy. Engaging early in this process could facilitate valuable insights for potential suppliers to align their offerings with the government's requirements, enhancing their chances for future contracts in this sector. ## Notice The provision of temporary and interim staff services to the Scottish public sector. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of temporary and interim staff services frameworks is due to expire on 12.4.2023. Work will commence shortly to developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders' views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis. This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for temporary and interim staff services requirements. Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached Request for Information Questback Survey by 15 October 2021. Responses received after this date may not be considered.. Link to RFI Questback Survey: https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/fs7jxfefzv ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428435 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services - 75100000 - Administration services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428435 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428435&idx=1 22nd September 2021 - Admin, Catering & Manual (North) - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428435&idx=2 22nd September 2021 - Admin, Catering & Manual (South) - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428435&idx=3 22nd September 2021 - Interim IT - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428435&idx=4 22nd September 2021 - Interim Professional - SOR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP428435&idx=5 22nd September 2021 - Pricing - All Frameworks - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428435 Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - The provision of temporary and interim staff services to the Scottish public sector. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000665521 - https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/fs7jxfefzv - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=665521 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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