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27 May 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, a public sector organisation located in Edinburgh, recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Developer - Supporting (Bid ID SU013)". This process falls under the services category and relates to the supply of personnel, including temporary staff. A direct award methodology was utilised, allowing the contract to be assigned to the supplier Venesky Brown Ltd without competition. The contract is valued at £119,750.40 and spans an initial duration of twelve months, with possible extensions that will not exceed the initial contract period. The job will be carried out within the UK, allowing for hybrid working conditions. The contract determination is outside IR35 regulations, and Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks are required before commencement. The award decision was based on the award criteria of 80 per cent quality and 20 per cent price.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for companies in the IT and staffing services sectors, especially those capable of providing high-quality temporary personnel under framework agreements. It is particularly suitable for firms experienced in navigating direct award contracts and handling public sector security requirements. Businesses that can offer candidates who meet the high-quality standards expected by the Registers of Scotland could see significant growth potential through this procurement. Additionally, as the incumbent supplier, Venesky Brown Ltd, demonstrates, existing relationships within public sector frameworks can provide a competitive advantage and open avenues for securing similar direct award contracts in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Developer - Supporting (Bid ID SU013)

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 PS498.96 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-r6ebe6-0000797922
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531148
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
£119,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

Children's Hearings Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife College

Forestry and Land Scotland

Muirhouse Housing Association

NHS Grampian

Scottish Government

The City of Edinburgh Council

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
14
Supplier Names

Artscape Gardens

Bechtle direct Ltd.

CR Contracting North LTD

Dennis Eagle Limited

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

Harbour Multi-Trades

Harper Macleod LLP

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Nottingham Rehab Limited

Republic of Media

Stand

Streamtec Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

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