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title: "Interim Senior Procurement Specialist"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# Interim Senior Procurement Specialist

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805499

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has awarded a contract for the role of Interim Senior Procurement Specialist to Lorien Resourcing Ltd, headquartered in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 25 July 2025 and is valued at £84,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social protection, which aligns with the buying organisation's mission to provide general public services. The contract is intended to cover maternity leave and last for six months, with an option to extend up to twelve months. The procurement process utilised an open method, inviting electronic bids to ensure compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation and to promote best value and sustainable outcomes for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement services to engage with Social Security Scotland and aid in delivering strategic commercial objectives. Ideal candidates for similar opportunities would be experienced procurement firms, particularly those with expertise in managing comprehensive procurement projects across varied categories and sectors. Businesses with an interest in social protection and public service projects will find this a promising avenue for expansion and collaboration, as it allows them to demonstrate their capability in supporting major governmental initiatives while fostering sustainable practices and outcomes. The involvement with national frameworks like the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks further enhances business growth potential by aligning with recognised standards.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for maternity cover by appointing an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract to cover maternity leave through the appointment of an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Procurement specialist will will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders.. The Contract is for 6 months with the option to extend up to 12 months in total. The value stated covers the maximum contract term of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535652 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535652

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535652
  Interim Senior Procurement Specialist - Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for maternity cover by appointing an interim Senior Procurement Specialist. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead and manage end to end procurement projects across a range of categories in compliance with Scottish public procurement legislation. The role supports the delivery of best value, sustainable outcomes, and strategic commercial objectives for the Scottish Government and its stakeholders

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805499
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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