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Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Database Engineer (Bid ID DE004)

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 13:50

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Registers of Scotland involves the award of a contract for IT Temporary and Interim Staff Database Engineer services under the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) framework. The contract, identified as Bid ID DE004, pertains to the provision of personnel services with a focus on the supply of temporary staff. The process has reached the Award stage, with Venesky Brown Ltd assigned as the supplier. The contract, valued at £71,912.4, is scheduled for a six-month duration with a possibility of extension but not exceeding the initial term. Key procurement details include the IR35 determination as outside and rate guidance capped at £599.27 per day, inclusive of agency fees. The location for this service is primarily hybrid within the UK, with further specifics outlined in the job profile. The tender period concludes on 3 January 2026, marking the necessary deadline for contract arrangements.

This tender offers distinct commercial prospects for businesses adept in the recruitment of IT personnel and the supply of temporary staffing solutions, especially those with experience in public sector frameworks. Companies equipped to provide high-quality interim workers at competitive rates will find themselves well-positioned to compete successfully. The emphasis on quality, accounting for 80% of the award criteria, alongside a 20% focus on pricing, underscores a balanced opportunity for firms able to offer expertise and value within these parameters. Moreover, the framework agreement offers the potential for fostering long-term strategic relationships with a key government entity, paving the way for future collaborative engagements. This is an excellent occasion for agencies specialising in IT contract staffing to leverage their strategic and operational capabilities to achieve business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Database Engineer (Bid ID DE004)

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: 6 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 PS599.27 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".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804665
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538059
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
£71,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
ranjit.bhatti@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
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
2
Supplier Names

HARVEY NASH

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice URLs

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