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title: "Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Assistant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769311"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Assistant

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769311

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The procurement process was undertaken directly without competition, with the contract being awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment. The role involves critical administrative duties such as managing calendar invites and the ETSGO mailbox, and providing logistical support for meetings, among others. The initial contract period is for six months starting on 8th July 2024, with a potential four-month extension. The contract's total value is GBP 20,289, and it covers services within Edinburgh, operating under the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy, which requires office attendance several times a week.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing personnel and administrative support services, particularly those with experience in government or public service environments. Companies with proven planning and organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced working environment would be well-suited to bid for such contracts. This contract not only offers financial reward but also the chance to form a long-lasting relationship with a significant governmental authority, potentially opening the door to future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

One administrative assistant is required to join the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be required for an initial 6 month period with likely date of commencement early July 24. There is the possibility of a 4 month extension beyond the initial contract period if there is a continued business need .ETSGO works at the heart of the Scottish Government and both roles will support the organisation's Executive Team (ET). ET is the Scottish Government's senior leadership team, with responsibility for leading the organisation to deliver its outcomes for Ministers and the people of Scotland.The roles will suit candidates who enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.Main duties:Supporting the smooth running of the Scottish Government Executive Team meetings by:- Managing calendar invites - ensuring the correct people have the information they require in a timely manner.- Managing the ETSGO mailbox - dealing with emails quickly and accurately, in line with priorities and to tight deadlines.- Building strong relationships within the team and wider division, with Director General Offices and across the organisation.- Providing logistical support for meetings whether hybrid, remote or in-person.- Supporting the commissioning of papers for meetings, ensuring information is retained in line with relevant information management practices.- Maintaining an accurate record of Executive Team meeting actions, and ensuring progress is monitored and documented.This role will also support the effective operation of the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office by offering administrative support to the Deputy Director and management team.The post is based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh. The division adopts the Scottish Government hybrid working policy and principles, where arrangements are agreed locally. Attendance will be required in office several times a week to carry out certain duties, otherwise the post will combine with working from home.Essential criteria- Proven planning and organisational skills including the ability to balance competing demands within a fast-paced environment.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.- Good interpersonal, networking and team-working skills with the ability to engage confidently with people/stakeholders at all levels.- Self-starter who can work on their own initiative while managing their workload in a flexible manner.Competencies- Self-Awareness- Teamwork- Communications and Engagement- Customer ServiceRelevant experience of supporting senior decision making or governance arrangements would be very beneficial, preferably in a government or a public service environment.Previous experience of working in the Scottish Government or an understanding of how it is structured and operates would also be desirable.Anticipated start date is 8th July 2024 . Off payroll working rules are anticipated to apply to this post.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510415 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,289 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HANOVER SCOTLAND; JOBS & BUSINESS GLASGOW; MORAY COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; ARTHUR J GALLAGHER; CARTER JONAS; CYRENIANS; DFFC; DTN; EXAIL; HARVEY NASH; JACKSON TRAWLS; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LINK TREASURY SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; MORGERE; PAT MUNRO (ALNESS; THE LINES BETWEEN; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WILLIAM YULE AND SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 10:56 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510415

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hanover.scot
- http://www.jbg.org.uk/
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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