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21 Aug 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland (RoS), based in Edinburgh, is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "Award of RoS: CCS Non Clinical Staffing - SOC Analyst - IT Security (Bid Id IS012)". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The process is at the award stage as of 21st August 2025. The contract is set to last for six months, with the possibility of extension for another six months. Maximum rate guidance is £500 per day, and the contractor is required to operate within the UK’s hybrid working setup. The role necessitates Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. The procurement method utilised was through the Crown Commercial Services RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Collaborative Framework Agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security staffing by providing a short-term engagement with the Scottish Government's Registers of Scotland. Companies with expertise in supplying high-quality SOC analysts will find this a lucrative opportunity, as the award criteria heavily favour candidate quality over pricing. Small to medium-sized enterprises with proven capability in securing talent for high-security roles might find this contract appealing, particularly those experienced in working under framework agreements similar to RM6277. The requirement for BPSS checks denotes a chance for agencies with robust compliance frameworks to excel in their submissions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS: CCS Non Clinical Staffing - SOC Analyst - IT Security (Bid Id IS012)

Notice Description

Please see role profile for further information.Role has been raised under Crown Commercial Services RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing (Lot 3) Collaborative Framework Agreement.Please complete the RM6277 Assignment Checklist for each 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 PS500 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: Possible DR coverBPSS 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 there is an incumbent supplier. However, all submissions that meet the criteria 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803604
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537440
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
£58,533 Under £100K
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

University of Strathclyde

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
18
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

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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