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Framework for the provison of Temporary & Interim Staff Services

Scottish Government

Open Closes in 52 days

Key facts

Closing date
Monday 7 December 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 52 days
Buyer's estimated value
£450,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Not stated
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality Criterion : 60

Lot 2

  • Quality Criterion : 60

Lot 3

  • Quality Criterion : 60

Lot 4

  • Quality Criterion : 60
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
Period not stated. Extensions: The Framework will operate for up to a maximum 4 years (48 months) and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.Extensions: The Framework will be placed for up to a maximum 4 years (48 months) and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.
How to submit
Through www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal).
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Scottish Procurement is seeking to procure the fifth generation of the Temporary and Interim Staff Services Framework. This is a single, multi-lot, multi-supplier Framework, accessible to public sector organisations across Scotland, and will operate for up to a maximum 4 years (48 months). This will include Interim IT Staff Services (National), Interim Professional Staff Services (National), Temporary Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South Region) and Temporary Admininistrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North Region).

Lots (4)

  1. Lot 1: Interim Professional Staff Services - National

    Value: £124,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2027. The new Framework will be a single, multi-lot, multi-supplier Framework, operating for up to a maximum of 4 years (48 months). This lot will...

  2. Lot 2: Interim IT Staff Services - National

    Value: £200,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2027. The new Framework will be a single, multi-lot, multi-supplier Framework operating for up to a maximum of 4 years (48 months). This lot will...

  3. Lot 3: Temporary Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South Region)

    Value: £110,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2027. The new Framework will be a single, multi-lot, multi-supplier Framework operating for up to a maximum of 4 years (48 months). This lot will...

  4. Lot 4: Temporary Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North Region)

    Value: £16,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. The current suite of Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks are due to expire on 12 April 2027. The new Framework will be a single, multi-lot, multi-supplier Framework operating for up to a maximum 4 years (48 months). This lot is for t...