---
title: "Award of Head of Digital Learning"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723971"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-03-22"
---

# Award of Head of Digital Learning

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723971

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for the "Head of Digital Learning" to Harvey Nash. The procurement stage was an award, with a value of £23,721.5 GBP. The tender period started on 31st March 2023 and ended on 31st May 2023. The buying organisation is looking for services in the main procurement category of personnel supply.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in managing IT services, particularly in Cloud environments, to compete for the Head of Digital Learning contract. Companies with expertise in project management, ITIL, and learning experience platforms would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process and potentially grow their portfolio in the services sector.

## Notice

* Experience in agile and waterfall project principles, including proportionate project management (PPM) that supports delivery through effective techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects* Experience managing IT services, including Cloud, preferably with an ITIL background* Experience of Thrive learning experience platform* Experience managing the incumbent vendor Thrive's Learning Experience Platform providing the SME expertise to build and train the BAU support team* Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships that support collaborative working and development/delivery of shared outcomes;* Sound business case development/approval skills and good understanding of the procurement process including engagement/negotiation with third parties;* Able to balance reactive work with strategic planning in order to solve, but also pre-empt, problems or issues that could impact on project delivery or the realisation of benefits.* Ability to quickly develop awareness of the wider People Directorate and DG ODO environment and able to assess appropriate connections and interdependencies across projects.* Experience managing Cloud based products* Knowledge of LXP platforms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474327 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,721 |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL; ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP; ACE TAXIS PERTH; AVMI; CAREOLIGY; COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY; CR CONTRACTING NORTH; DOUGLAS ENGINEERS; EFFINI; FORRES TREE SERVICES; HARVEY NASH; HEYWOOD; HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; LOST ART; OCF; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PERTH RADIO TAXIS; PLANT AND QUARRY SERVICES; PLANT GLAZING; QIAGEN; QUORUM CYBER SECURITY; ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS; RSK ENVIRONMENT; SOFTCAT; STORY CONTRACTING; SWEENEYS GARAGE; THE GATE WORLDWIDE; THIS IS MILK; TROSSACHS ECOLOGY; VENESKY BROWN; WEIR FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2023 at 10:57 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474327

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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