Award

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Callisto Developer (Bid ID LR003)

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is progressing through the award stage of its procurement process titled "Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Callisto Developer (Bid ID LR003)". This falls within the services industry category, specifically under the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, according to the CPV classification (79620000). The procurement method employed is a direct award to Venesky Brown Ltd, the top-ranked supplier under the Scottish Government's Collaborative Framework Agreement for temporary and interim IT staff. The contract commenced on the 4th of July, 2025, set to conclude by the 4th of May, 2026, with possible extensions that will not surpass the initial contract duration. Located in the UK, the role offers hybrid working options. The contract is valued at £125,404.80, with an emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staffing solutions, especially for those with expertise in providing high-quality interim workers. Companies that can offer specialised IT talent meeting the quality criteria stand to gain from engaging in frameworks similar to this one, which prioritises direct awards based on robust performance records. The procurement of IT temporary and interim staff is a growing industry, offering growth potential for companies adept at supplying personnel equipped to operate within flexible working environments in the UK. As the Registers of Scotland set a cost guidance of £522.52 per day, there is a notable opportunity for businesses to engage at competitive rates without compromising on quality.

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Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Callisto Developer (Bid ID LR003)

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. 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 PS522.52 per day (this includes the agency fee).- Location: Please refer to "Location" information within the job profile. Note: RoS wants to make you aware that Hybrid working, if applicable, is available within the UK only.- Unsociable hours: N/A.- 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529215
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
£125,404 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Business Support, CGPSS, Procurement, Scottish Government Procurement
Contact Email
kelly.fallon@ros.gov.uk, maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172, +44 1314793610, +44 3000676000, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
6
Supplier Names

DMFCA

EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION

ROSS MACARTHUR CONTRACTORS

TROSSACHS ECOLOGY

VENESKY BROWN

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