Framework for the provison of Temporary & Interim Staff Services
The contract covers the fifth-generation framework for supplying temporary and interim personnel to Scottish public sector organisations. The buyer is the Scottish Government, through Scottish Procurement, which manages public procurement and provides access to participating public bodies across Scotland. The framework will appoint multiple suppliers across lots covering national interim IT staff, national interim professional staff, and temporary administrative, catering and manual staff in the South and North regions, with suppliers expected to provide qualified personnel for the relevant roles and locations. The estimated total value is £450 million, and the framework will operate for up to 48 months. Delivery will take place across Scotland, including national coverage and separate North and South regional services. The key stated qualification requirement is the ability to deliver the specific temporary or interim staffing service within the relevant framework lot; no particular certification or mandatory accreditation is identified in the available tender details.
Buyer: Scottish Government. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £450m
- Bids close: 7 Dec 2026
- Location: Scotland
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Category: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (79620000)
From the official notice
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).
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 7 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £450m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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