Award

Platform Engineer

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Disclosure Scotland, located at 1 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, and supported by the Scottish Government, pertains to the completion of a tender for Platform Engineer services. This project falls under the industry category of general public services, with a focus on interim IT staffing solutions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, adhering to the terms of the GPA framework. The contract was awarded on 13th August 2025, with the project already in the award stage. The contract value is £347,500, and the procurement process allows for potential extension options up to 18 months. The services are to be provided primarily at Disclosure Scotland's location in Glasgow.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT recruitment services, particularly those with experience in providing interim IT staff. Large-scale recruitment firms like Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd, the successful bidder, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their engagement with public sector clients. The reliance on established frameworks such as the Scottish Government Interim IT Staff Framework suggests that businesses with the capability to fulfil such niche roles stand to benefit materially. The open procurement method offers an inclusive platform, equipping qualified suppliers to bid adaptively and competitively in this service category.

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Notice Title

Platform Engineer

Notice Description

Platform Engineer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Platform Engineer

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807513
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537154
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
£347,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.rogerson2@gov.scot, leanne.baillie@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+141 3143097

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

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