Award

DHSCFDG - Interim Staff - Secretary to The Eljamel Inquiry

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for interim staff services under the title "Secretary to The Eljamel Inquiry", situated within the services industry category. Structured as an open procedure, it was associated with the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Ref: SP-22-001. This contract was awarded to the supplier Venesky Brown Ltd, based in Edinburgh, with the contractual agreement actively signed on 10 July 2025. The process culminated in awarding the contract valued at £60,684, advancing into the award stage most recently dated 11 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing professional staff services within the public sector. It sets precedence for future contracts and framework agreements, heralding chances for expansion by securing roles in government sectors. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete are those adept in supplying interim professional staff and possessing prior engagements with public contracts. Given the structure, large-scale organisations like Venesky Brown Ltd have demonstrated their capability in fulfilling such roles efficiently, establishing a compelling case for the growth potential in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSCFDG - Interim Staff - Secretary to The Eljamel Inquiry

Notice Description

Interim Staff - Secretary to The Eljamel Inquiry (1625)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Ref: SP-22-001. The option to extend by up to 3 months until a date falling no later than 16 January 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804149
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534483
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
£60,684 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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