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Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Chief Architect - Cross Digital (B...

Registers of Scotland

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21 Aug 2025 at 12:47

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract under the Scottish Government's Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) 4th Generation Collaborative Framework. This contract pertains to the provision of IT services for a Chief Architect in the Cross Digital sector. The procurement process was at the award stage as of 21st August 2025, with Venesky Brown Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £189,184.80, with a duration of 12 months and a possibility of extension. It falls under the services category, specifically the supply of personnel and temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The procurement was conducted as a direct award under the framework agreement, and the location for this role is flexible within the UK, with hybrid working options available. Successful candidates are required to have BPSS clearance before commencement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in IT temporary staffing solutions, specifically those capable of providing high-quality personnel for architectural digital roles. Businesses with a focus on IT consultancy and those experienced in navigating government procurement processes can find significant growth potential through such contracts. The emphasis on quality, with 80 per cent of the decision weighted on the quality of the interim worker, suggests that businesses with well-qualified candidates and BPSS-cleared personnel will be well-positioned to compete in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Chief Architect - Cross Digital (B...

Notice Description

RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Chief Architect - Cross Digital (Bid ID XD001).This is a Direct Award opportunity for the supplier ranked no.1 on the Scottish Government.Temporary and Interim Staff (IT)- 4th Generation - Collaborative Framework Agreement.*Please see role profile for further information*- Please complete the Contractor Response document for the candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document.- Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension(s). Extensions will not total more than the initial contract period. No contract length is guaranteed.- IR35 Determination: Outside.- Max 1 company profile (please, do not include rates in company profiles).- Rate Guidance: Cost to RoS of up to PS788.27 per day (this includes the agency fee).- Location: Please refer to "Location" information within the job profile. Note: RoS wants to make you aware that Hybrid working, if applicable, is available within the UK only.- Unsociable hours: Possible DR cover.- BPSS 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 there is currently an incumbent contractor in this role but all candidates that fully meet the brief will be considered.*Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806233
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537436
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
£189,184 £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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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