---
title: "Award of 1x Senior User Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783537"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-16"
---

# Award of 1x Senior User Researcher

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783537

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of one Senior User Researcher under the procurement title "Award of 1x Senior User Researcher". This falls within the services category, specifically classified under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code: 79620000). The contract has been awarded to ASA International Ltd, trading as ASA Recruitment, based in Edinburgh. This procurement process, which was initiated by a tender, has now reached the award stage for a contract period starting on 12th May 2024 and ending on 11th April 2026. The total contract value is £307,170. The Scottish Government, headquartered at 4 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, is the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying high-quality personnel and recruitment services, particularly those specialising in user research and consultancy roles. Businesses with expertise in providing skilled temporary staff could find opportunities in similar contracts offered by government bodies. The collaboration with the Scottish Government can facilitate growth by opening doors to further public sector opportunities and establishing a reputable portfolio in government service provision.

## Notice

Provision of 1x Senior User Researcher

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520285 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,170 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT; BRUKER; COMMUTAPORTS; DELOITTE; DFFC; ECHOMASTER MARINE; ELECTRO-TEK; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED (FORMERLY PARKEON; HARVEY NASH; HEALIOS; JACOBS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PLANET OCEAN; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; R B WILSON (ELECTRICAL; R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS; REPUBLIC OF MEDIA; RICHARD IRVIN FM; SAFEDEM; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE; SWECO; TELEDYNE VALEPORT; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; THOMAS SHERRIFF; VENESKY BROWN; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 09:02 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520285

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://consumer.scot/

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