Planning

Framework for the Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-014007

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065554

Published 16 February 2026, 4:34pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Email

claudio.swinton@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 412425466

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Framework for the Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The provision of temporary and interim staff services to the Scottish Public Sector

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72222300 - Information technology services
  • 75100000 - Administration services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Sector Bodies.

The current Scottish Government collaborative Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks are a suite of four individual multi supplier Framework Agreements which commenced on 13 April 2023 and are due to expire on 12 April 2027. They are all National Category A Frameworks which are open to all public sector organisations throughout Scotland. They are designed to provide the full range of commonly sought temporary and interim staff services required for daily business.

These are national collaborative Frameworks, for commonly required, regularly sought temporary and interim staff services roles/assignments across the Scottish public sector. These Frameworks are intended solely for short term, gap filling purposes and are not intended as an alternative to permanent or fixed term appointment (FTA) recruitment.

Work has commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views. In order to complete and finalise the strategy, SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to this process on a non-competitive, non-judgemental basis.

This request for information is aimed at collating those views from market participants. Framework participants will be expected to provide a range of Fair Work First measures. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver contractual arrangements for Temporary and Interim Staff Services requirements.

This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Scottish Government and the Scottish Ministers shall have no liability for any costs, however incurred, by those attending any information days, attendance at meetings, or involvement in the proposed procurement process.

Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online

Questionnaire using the link below.

https://forms.office.com/e/cNzCefdZzU

The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until COP 3 March 2026.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

17 February 2026


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823671.

(SC Ref:823671)