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03 Jun 2025 at 17:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process recently advanced to the award stage, with Registers of Scotland being the buying organisation. The contract titled "Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - IT Security SOC Analyst Services" falls under the industry category of services, specifically the supply of temporary personnel. The procurement is located in Edinburgh, highlighting a collaborative framework by the Scottish Government. This contract, awarded on 3rd June 2025, was executed through a direct procurement method, signifying its presentation to a single supplier without competition. The service is scheduled to commence as of 6th February 2025, with a contract duration of six months, which could extend to a further six months. Venesky Brown Ltd, based in Edinburgh, has been selected as the supplier with a contract value of £59,995.20.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security services and personnel supply to establish or expand partnerships with government entities. Companies capable of supplying high-quality interim staff, especially those equipped for hybrid working environments within the UK, may find such contracts advantageous for steady growth. Moreover, the criteria favour businesses providing excellent service quality, as 80% of the award basis is determined by the quality of interim workers. Given the direct award nature, this tender also illustrates the potential for businesses already ranked highly in existing frameworks to secure government contracts with minimal competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - IT Security SOC Analyst Services (...

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: 6 months with possible extension(s) of up to a max of 6 months. No contract length is guaranteed.IR35 determination: Outside.Max 1 CV/ company profile(s) per agency. This has been confirmed by the internal team.Rate Guidance: Maximum cost to RoS of PS499.96 per day (this does include the agency fee).Location: RoS operates hybrid working within the UK only. Please see role profile for further information.Unsociable hours: N/ABPSS required: Yes. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks need to be completed for the successful temporary interim worker before the contract begins. Please note, as per the Framework terms and conditions costs incurred as a result of carrying out the required security procedures is the responsibility of the Supplier. NOTE: If the successful supplier is the incumbent, then there may not be any need to carry out BPSS checks if these are up to date.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-r6ebe6-0000796783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531724
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
£59,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Borders College

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forth Valley College

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

New College Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Scottish Sports Council

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

UHI Executive Office

University of Dundee

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
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
44
Supplier Names

Venesky Brown Ltd

OLM Systems Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Harvey Nash

Bell Group Limited

Promote Your School

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Richard Irvin FM Limited

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

Valuation Office Agency

NBS Enterprises Limited

E.A.Ellison & Co Limited

Waters Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

CCG (Scotland) Ltd

The JR Group

YNG Media Group Ltd operating as Speakeasy Productions

Galloway Groundworks Ltd

AMD Contract Services

The Lines Between Ltd.

McSence Communication Ltd.

Agilico (Scotland) Limited (Main Contact)

Secureshred Scotland Limited

Biffa Waste Services Ltd

J & M MURDOCH & SON LTD

Ryder Architecture Limited

Sharp Business Systems

MPMH Construction Ltd

Intertek NTA

Highland Groundcare Ltd

David Alford, Forestry & Grass Contractor

EKOS

KPMG LLP

Catkin Ecology

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Electrical Testing Ltd

Project Centre

Marsh Commercial

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

Artscape Gardens

Computacenter

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Valley Group Limited

Redpath Construction Ltd.

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