The contract worth £6,8m  began in February 2010 runs for three years with the option of extending for a further year, has been awarded by CGCoPE whose role it is to work with its central government partners to deliver advanced procurement across the sector.
 
NVT Group, headquartered in North Lanarkshire, will initially Transfer of Undertakings (employee rights) three staff from the previous incumbent and hire a further five new members to service the contract. 

NVT will provide services from the outset for Scottish Government, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scottish Court Service, Scottish Prison Service and National Galleries. Other central government organisations are expected to join the Framework since all are actively encouraged to use the contract as a means of improving quality and securing greater value for money.
 
Hamish Fraser, (right) head of business solutions at NVT, said: “We greatly welcome this opportunity to provide a harmonised service across government departments. We have been trying to win this contract since 1997 and over the years have gained huge experience of the tender submissions process."
 
"Our hard won knowledge and understanding of what is required has finally paid off.  Our appointment is sure to generate ongoing tangible savings for the public purse as additional collaborative partners join this new contract, securing greater economies of scale.”
 
Fraser added that from its base in Bellshill, NVT Group is well placed to cover all of Scotland: “We already service clients throughout the country and employ fully equipped IT engineers who live and work across Scotland. With our flat management structure and a culture of quick decision making we are in a strong position to deliver high quality, fast and cost efficient solutions.”