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Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Cloud Platform Architect - Develo...

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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31 Jan 2025 at 11:51

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Registers of Scotland (RoS) in collaboration with the Scottish Government, pertains to the award of a contract titled "RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Cloud Platform Architect - Development." This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically supplying temporary IT staff. The project location is based in Edinburgh, with the direct award being a result of the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) 4th Generation Collaborative Framework Agreement. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract commencing on 2 October 2025 and running until 2 August 2026. Key dates include the award announcement on 31 January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of temporary IT staffing solutions, particularly those with expertise in cloud platforms. Companies in this industry can benefit from the high value of the contract, which allows for a £650 daily rate inclusive of agency fees. The stringent evaluation criteria, focusing 80 per cent on the quality of the interim worker and 20 per cent on pricing, offer a competitive edge for businesses that can demonstrate superior capability and experience. Firms similar to Venesky Brown Ltd, the incumbent supplier, which successfully received the award, are best positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and strategic development within the public sector framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Cloud Platform Architect - Develo...

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award opportunity for the supplier ranked no.1 on the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT)- 4th Generation - Collaborative Framework Agreement.*Please see role profile for further information*- Please complete the Contractor Response document for the candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document.- Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension(s). Extensions will not total more than the initial contract period (12 months). No contract length is guaranteed.IR35 Determination: Outside.- Max 1 company profile per agency (please, do not include rates in company profiles).- Rate Guidance: Cost to RoS of up to PS650.00 per day (this includes the agency fee).- Location: Please refer to "Location" information within the job profile.- Unsociable hours: Possible DR cover.- Please note that Venesky-Brown is the current incumbent supplier.- Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785364
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£160,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 20266 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Procurement, Scottish Government
Contact Email
kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
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
2
Supplier Names

HARVEY NASH

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

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