---
title: "Search & Selection Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719296"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2023-04-21"
---

# Search & Selection Framework

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719296

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## Summary

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) in Dundee, UK, has completed the award of a tender titled "Search & Selection Framework". This procurement process focused on procuring search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC under the services category. The tender was carried out through an open procedure with Livingston James Ltd being awarded contracts for CEO/Director roles and Head of/Senior Operational staff roles. The contracts, valued at £170,000 each, were signed on April 21, 2023, creating opportunities for businesses in the social protection industry.

The procurement process initiated by the Care Inspectorate opens avenues for SMEs and businesses in social protection seeking to provide executive search and selection services. The framework agreement allows for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in recruiting for senior operational positions. Businesses interested in providing search and selection services for public sector organisations can leverage this procurement stage to engage with the Care Inspectorate in Dundee and enhance their service offerings within the social protection industry.

## Notice

Provision of search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC

### Lot Information

CEO/Director roles

Provision of search and selection services for CEO/Director roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. It is anticipated that the value of the framework will not exceed 170,000GBP excluding VAT, for the life of the agreement, across both lots, including any extension options, actual spend will be determined by requirement as and when identified.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Head of/Senior Operational staff roles

Provision of search and selection services for Head of/Senior Operational staff roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC. It is anticipated that the value of the framework will not exceed 170,000GBP excluding VAT, for the life of the agreement, across both lots, including any extension options, actual spend will be determined by requirement as and when identified.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476861 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVINGSTON JAMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476861
- 17 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468732

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN468732&idx=1
  17th January 2023 - ITT - Search & Selection
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468732
  Search & Selection Framework - Provision of search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476861
  Search & Selection Framework - Provision of search and selection services for senior roles within both the Care Inspectorate and SSSC

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000719296
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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