---
title: "Central Test Function Lead"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752321"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000752321.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2023-12-05"
---

# Central Test Function Lead

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752321

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Central Test Function Lead" role in the services industry. The tender, with the ID SCTS-2023-139, involved the provision of recruitment services for an initial 6-month period, extendable up to a total contract duration of 23 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value awarded to Lorien on 1st November 2023 was £407,940.

This tender from the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector, especially those with experience in providing interim staff solutions. The contracting authority's selection of Lorien as the supplier indicates a preference for large-scale firms, suggesting that companies with proven capability to fulfil long-term contracts will be well-suited to compete. Businesses aiming to secure contracts in the public services industry, particularly within the justice and public safety sectors, should consider engaging with future tenders from the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Recruitment services for the provision of Interim Central Test Function Lead for an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 23 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Recruitment services for the provision of Interim Central Test Function Lead for an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 23 months.

Options: Sole option for the purchaser to extend the contract up to a total duration of 36 months from the start date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494125 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £407,940 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LORIEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494125

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494125
  Central Test Function Lead - Recruitment services for the provision of Interim Central Test Function Lead for an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 23 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752321

## Provenance

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