---
title: "Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829498"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829498

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is facilitating a procurement process titled "Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support", focusing on the industry of general public services. The contract has been awarded under a limited procedure with a call-off executed through the ESPO Framework Agreement 3S-22, without prior publication of a competition, complying with UK regulations. The contract, valued at £740,000, was signed on 31 March 2026, with relevant activities taking place in Edinburgh, within region UKM75. The procurement category is services and the process is currently at the "award" stage. The awarded supplier is Ivy Rock Partners Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems support, particularly those capable of supplying interim professional staff. Given the direct award through the ESPO framework, businesses with experience in navigating framework agreements or providing tailored professional services would be well-suited to address similar opportunities. The contract size and limited competition format provide an advantageous scenario for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector services, particularly within the Scottish region. Engaging in similar procurement processes can empower businesses to build robust relationships with local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

ESPO Framework Agreement (reference 3S-22) direct call-off for Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with UK procurement regulations, a compliant call-off without competition is being executed via the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 3S_22.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554032 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £740,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IVY ROCK PARTNERS |

## 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 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554032

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554032
  Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support - ESPO Framework Agreement (reference 3S-22) direct call-off for Interim Professional Staff for Financial Systems Support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829498

## Provenance

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