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Award of Provision of a Senior User Researcher (SPPD)

Scottish Government

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25 Aug 2025 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded the award stage of their procurement process for the provision of a Senior User Researcher, based out of Glasgow. This falls under the services category, specifically focusing on recruitment and personnel supply services, with CPV codes of 79600000 and 79620000. The contract, awarded without competition via a direct procurement method, has been granted to Venesky Brown Ltd. The engagement's initial term is for 12 months, with a potential extension bringing the total duration to 23 months, valued at £309,680. The procurement process has been completed as of 25th August 2025, and the contract is currently active.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in agile user-centred design (UCD). Firms with capabilities in delivering high-value user research services within a dynamic work setting will find this particularly attractive. With the Scottish Government as the contracting authority, this contract offers an opportunity to build a relationship with a major public sector entity. Businesses with expertise in user research and services of personnel, especially those accustomed to non-compete direct awards, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of a Senior User Researcher (SPPD)

Notice Description

The post-holder will be responsible for leading on the design and delivery of a range of high value user research within an Agile UCD setting. It is a fast moving and dynamic area of work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804253
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Falkirk Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
16
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

Luce Bay Plant Hire Ltd

POWATEC GmbH

Sanderson Government and Defence

Storrier & Donaldson Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wylie Shanks Architects LLP

Further Information

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