Award

Software Developer in Test

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Disclosure Scotland involves an award for a "Software Developer in Test" service. Located at Pacific Quay in Glasgow, the contract is classified under general public services within the UK region. This procurement, managed under an open procedure, has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4th July 2025. The contract is valued at £259,668 and may be extended for up to 18 months, if necessary. The process complies with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) and forms part of the Scottish Government's Interim IT Staff Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale recruitment firms specialising in IT staffing services, as demonstrated by the award to Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd. The open procedure encourages a competitive environment, with nine electronic bids submitted, highlighting the demand and potential for growth in public sector IT services. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive testing services and capable of operating under public procurement regulations would find this opportunity well-suited to their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Software Developer in Test

Notice Description

Software Developer in Test

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Developer in Test

Options: May be subject to extension up to a maximum period of 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803464
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534344
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£259,668 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Iain Miller
Contact Email
dsprocurement@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, iain.miller@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+141 3143097, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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