---
title: "Award of Interim Professional Staff Framework SP-22-001 Contract Number FLS-264"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773967"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-08-29"
---

# Award of Interim Professional Staff Framework SP-22-001 Contract Number FLS-264

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773967

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract titled "Award of Interim Professional Staff Framework SP-22-001 Contract Number FLS-264" in the services category. The tender involves horticultural services specifically for a Temporary Payroll Manager, with the procurement method being direct, indicating a non-competitive award to a single supplier. The process reached the award stage, with the start date of the tender period being 9th January 2024 and the award made on 29th August 2024. The successful supplier for this contract, valued at GBP £42,055, is Harvey Nash Limited, based in Edinburgh.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in providing interim professional staff services, particularly those with experience in payroll management within the horticultural industry. Companies that are adept in offering focused, high-quality interim solutions without the need for competitive bidding could find similar opportunities advantageous for business growth. Larger consultancy firms, and those already serving government or forestry-focused sectors, may find future tenders from Forestry and Land Scotland to be particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Dear supplier,We are conducting a mini competition under SP-22-001 Interim Professional Staff for Temp Payroll Manager.Please read through the brief attached for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerely,Laura MacDonald

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513111 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,055 |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADVICEUK; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; HARVEY NASH; PRIORY ELDERLY CARE; RSM UK AUDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 11:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513111

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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