---
title: "Award of SF_0723 - Strategic Workforce Planning Lead"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822392"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FORESTRY"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Award of SF_0723 - Strategic Workforce Planning Lead

Buyer: SCOTTISH FORESTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822392

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## Summary

Scottish Forestry has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead under the Scottish Procurement Collaborative Framework Agreement. The awarded contract, with a value of £45,551.50, has been signed with Harvey Nash Limited, based in Edinburgh, following a competitive tender process. The procurement falls under the services category with additional classification in horticultural services, reflecting Scottish Forestry's focus on aligning workforce planning with sustainability goals. This contract, awarded on 3rd September 2026, showcases the collaborative efforts between Scottish Forestry and other associated parties, including Forestry and Land Scotland, to ensure strategic workforce planning is in place. The procurement was facilitated by a framework agreement and involved the submission of proposals and CVs from interested suppliers, narrowing the field down to three interim workers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce planning and interim professional staff services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and management within the environmental and horticultural sectors. Companies like Harvey Nash Limited have successfully navigated the procurement process, demonstrating that businesses with a track record in similar frameworks and services have potential for growth by capitalising on public sector demand. This procurement highlights the importance of collaboration and adaptability, making it an advantageous opportunity for consultancies and service providers aiming to partner with public sector entities like Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland.

## Notice

You are invited by Scottish Forestry to provide proposals (including CVs) for the provision of a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead detailed in Part A, to be called-off from the Scottish Procurement Collaborative Framework Agreement for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services SP-22-001. You are required to provide proposals and accompanying CVs for up to three interim workers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553141 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,551 |
| 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 FORESTRY |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 0XH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS PAYSUITE; AECOM; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS; GREEN MARINE(UK; HARVEY NASH; LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; LOTHIAN MOTORCOACHES; MARPORT; TURNITIN; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553141

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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