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title: "Agency Worker_Principal Accountant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794910"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Agency Worker_Principal Accountant

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794910

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an agency worker to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant, adding value in the governmental services industry. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the contract allows for home-based working within the Argyll and Bute region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th April 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after on the same day. The job is set to begin on 12th May 2025 and will last for 59 weeks until 28th June 2026. Interested parties should ensure submissions are made electronically by the deadline.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for agencies specialising in temporary accounting and financial services positions. Organisations that provide skilled, experienced accountants—especially those familiar with UK local government operations—are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method is open, inviting CVs and rate proposals, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. This contract provides stability and a structured timeline, allowing financial services firms to plan and allocate resources efficiently.

## Notice

Argyll & Bute Council requires an agency worker to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant. The below and attached detail the requirement; and we therefore invite CV's and rate proposals for consideration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is detailed as follows: - Role: Principal Accountant - Job Description/Person Spec: See attached. - IR35: Applies. - Number required: 1 - Work location: Home based - Hours of work: 35 hours per week (5 days x 7 hours) - Line Management responsibilities: Yes - Timescale of appointment: 12th May 2025 for 59 weeks up to 28/06/2026 - Maximum fully inclusive charge rate: determined by the market. Comparative local Government salary is 28.15 GBP per hour (51,371 GBP based on 52.14 weeks (1824.9 hrs/annum). To ensure a fair open and transparent procurement process, any questions, further information requests and/or clarifications must be directed via the Public Contracts Scotland Website Question & Answer section. A breach of this rule may lead to your exclusion from the procurement process.

Renewal: Options to extend if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527252 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527252

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527252&idx=1
  1st April 2025 - Job Description and Person Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527252
  Agency Worker_Principal Accountant - Argyll & Bute Council requires an agency worker to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant. The below and attached detail the requirement; and we therefore invite CV's and rate proposals for consideration.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794910
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=794910
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/supplier/postbox/ResponseWorkspace.aspx

## Provenance

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