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Award

20 Nov 2024 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the role of Senior User Researcher to Venesky Brown Ltd. This contract falls under the services category, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV 79620000). The procurement method was direct, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming effective from 1st June 2025 and continuing until 12th April 2026. The contract, valued at £309,000, is based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of professional services, particularly those specialising in IT and user research. It highlights the demand for high-level expertise in user research within governmental projects. Firms capable of providing specialised personnel and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Companies with a strong track record in user experience research and a presence in the Scottish market should consider engaging with such procurement opportunities to foster growth and establish strong relations with public sector clients like the Scottish Government.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Senior User Researcher

Notice Description

1 x Senior User Researcher

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518691
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Lothian Health Board

NHS Tayside

Quality Meat Scotland

Registers of Scotland

SRUC

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government- SASA

Scottish Police Authority

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

AECOM Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Artscape Gardens

Astell Scientific Ltd

ENABLE Scotland (leading the Way)

EssenceMediaCom

Forth Environment Link

Hamilton Waste and Recycling Ltd

IOPT Limited

KSO Research Limited

Langstane

LeMaitre Vascular Limited

Mathers Dairy Utensils Ltd

Orangetek Ltd

Pick Everard

Richard Irvin FM Limited

The Keil Centre

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Venesky Brown Ltd

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