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21 Aug 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has awarded a contract for IT Temporary and Interim Staff, specifically for a Network Engineer focusing on Site Resilience, under the Scottish Government's Collaborative Framework Agreement. The contract, initiated as a tender process, pertains to the services category and deals with supplying temporary personnel. The site of services is primarily based at the Registers of Scotland's headquarters in Edinburgh, with hybrid working arrangements within the UK. This contract, awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd, commenced on 21st August 2025 and is set for a duration of 12 months with a potential extension. The award was based on a stringent criterion giving 80% weight to the quality of the worker and 20% to pricing, with the maximum allowable cost set at £625 per day.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staffing and recruitment services, particularly those capable of providing high-calibre network engineers. Organisations experienced in navigating the IR35 determination and those able to adhere to the specific conditions of hybrid working within the UK will find this contract opportunity advantageous. With a fair evaluation process despite the presence of an incumbent supplier, companies with strong profiles and competitive pricing strategies will be well-placed to benefit from this and similar future contracts with Registers of Scotland and other governmental bodies. This opportunity not only facilitates direct growth through the contract value but also enhances the bidders' reputation in the public sector, positioning them well for future bids.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Network Engineer- Site Resilience (Bid ID SR007)

Notice Description

Please see role profile for further information.Role has been raised under Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) - 4th Generation - Collaborative Framework Agreement.Please complete the Contractor Response document for each candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document.Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension. Extensions will not total more than the initial contract period. No contract length is guaranteed.IR35 Determination: Outside.Max 1 company profile per agency. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY THE INTERNAL TEAM (please, do not include rates in company profiles).Rate Guidance: Maximum cost to RoS of up to PS625.00 per day (this DOES include the agency fee).Location: RoS currently adopts hybrid working within the UK only. Please refer to "Location" information within the job profile for more information.Unsociable hours: N/ABPSS required: Yes - as per the Framework guidelines this will be carried out by the supplier at their expense.Please note that there is an incumbent supplier. However, all submissions will be evaluated fairly.*Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price.Note: "company profile" replaces the term "CV".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 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

Falkirk Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Government

Social Security Scotland

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
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
19
Supplier Names

Brewster Brothers Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

Global HSE Solutions

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Holmes Miller Ltd.

Knoxfield Estate Services Ltd

Land Use Consultants Limited

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd

Mphasis

POWATEC GmbH

Sanderson Government and Defence

Spinwell Global Ltd

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

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