Award

Award of Senior User Researcher

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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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.

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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 20262 months to go
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

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

SRUC

Contact Name
Business Support, Economic Development, Marine Directorate, Marketing, Procurement, Procurment Dept, Property and Facilities Management HardFM, Purchasing
Contact Email
andrew.tennant@sruc.ac.uk, bob.mcleod@gov.scot, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, kmacdonald@qmscotland.co.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, mmuirhead@clacks.gov.uk, stewart.young@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk, stuart.newton@scotland.police.uk, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1315354000, +44 1382660111, +44 1414686024, +44 1467539600, +44 1786895668, +44 3000676000, +44 3451550000, 01312448890, 07795460880, 07977246899

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

AECOM

ARTSCAPE GARDENS

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

ASTELL SCIENTIFIC

ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY

ESSENCEMEDIACOM

FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK

HAMILTON WASTE AND RECYCLING

IOPT

KSO RESEARCH

LANGSTANE

LEMAITRE VASCULAR

MATHERS DAIRY UTENSILS

ORANGETEK

PICK EVERARD

RICHARD IRVIN FM

THE KEIL CENTRE

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

VENESKY BROWN

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