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Framework for the provison of Temporary & Interim Staff Services

Scottish Government(buyer)

Published
Published 16 February 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (48 days left)

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Overview

The Scottish Government is procuring the fifth generation of its Temporary and Interim Staff Services Framework, valued at an estimated £450,000,000 across a maximum four-year term. The multi-lot, multi-supplier framework covers Interim IT Staff Services (National), Interim Professional Staff Services (National), and regional Temporary Administrative, Catering, and Manual Staff Services for both South and North Scotland. Tenders are currently being accepted until the submission deadline of 7 December 2026.

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Lots (4)

  • Interim Professional Staff Services - National

    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 cover the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services.

    £124,000,000
  • Interim IT Staff Services - National

    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 cover the provision of Interim IT Staff Services.

    £200,000,000
  • Temporary Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South Region)

    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 cover the provision of Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South Region).

    £110,000,000
  • Temporary Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North Region)

    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 the provision of Administrative, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North Region).

    £16,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£450,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
16 February 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    16 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    16 February 2026

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