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14 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Registers of Scotland, concerns the award of a contract for IT temporary and interim staff, specifically targeting a developer role under the SG IT framework. The process is classified under the services category and is situated in Edinburgh. Currently at the award stage, the opportunity was a direct award granted to Venesky Brown Ltd, the supplier ranked number one on the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) Collaborative Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £126,000, has a duration of 12 months with possible extensions, though no extension will exceed the original contract term. The procurement process was handled under a direct method, meaning the contract was awarded without competition and hinges significantly on the quality of the interim worker.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staffing services, particularly those with the capability to deliver highly qualified interim staff. Organisations with existing credentials in hybrid working arrangements within the UK could find this contract beneficial in showcasing their workforce agility and security compliance, as the role requires BPSS checks. The process places a premium on quality over cost, favouring entities that can demonstrate a high calibre of personnel. Although currently awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd, future similar opportunities under this framework could be attractive for other suppliers seeking to establish or increase their footprint in public sector IT staffing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Developer (Bid Id LR015)

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 PS525.00 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.BPSS required: Yes.Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks should be in place for all successful candidates before the contract commences. 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.- 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-r6ebe6-0000797493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530284
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
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Registers of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Children's Hearings Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Muirhouse Housing Association

NHS Grampian

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

North East Scotland College

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
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
35
Supplier Names

Arco Limited

Artscape Gardens

AtkinsRealis

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Burns Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd

COPTRZ Limited

CR Contracting North LTD

Deloitte LLP

Dennis Eagle Limited

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

Growth Flag (part of GC Insight)

Harbour Multi-Trades

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hillcrest Futures Limited

JML Contracts Ltd

KINTO UK Ltd

Lion Safety (SMI Scotland)

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Mehler Vario System GmbH

Nottingham Rehab Limited

RS Fleet Installations Ltd T/A RS Connect

Republic of Media

Stand

Streamtec Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thorntons Law LLP

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Treka Bus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Zenith Property Conservation Ltd

delson contracts ltd

rov scotland

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