Award

Software Developer in Test

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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11 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Disclosure Scotland, based in Glasgow, as the buying organisation, contracting through an open procedure for the role titled "Software Developer in Test" within the general public services industry category. The contract location is set at Disclosure Scotland's site at Pacific Quay, Glasgow. The procurement process reached its award stage with the contract status noted as active. The contract was signed on 6th August 2025, with the procurement having been conducted under an open procedure framework, part of the Scottish Government's Interim IT Staff Services framework. The completed tender was valued at £258,271 GBP.

The award of this contract to Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd offers businesses specialising in recruitment or IT staffing significant growth opportunities. Firms with a focus on providing skilled temporary or interim IT professionals, particularly those with a technological or software development emphasis, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the structured procurement through an open procedure, the opportunity welcomes participation from diverse, capable businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Developer in Test

Notice Description

Software Developer in Test

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Developer in Test

Options: May be subject to extension up to a maximum period of 18 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536688
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
£258,271 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 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
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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