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09 Oct 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by Registers of Scotland, focuses on awarding a contract for the provision of IT temporary and interim staff, specifically for a Test Analyst in Housing Management. The procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on the supply of temporary personnel. The award phase of the process concluded on 9th October 2025. The procurement was conducted under the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) - 4th Gen - Collaborative Framework Agreement and involves hybrid working within the UK. The total award value amounted to £51,600. The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks are required, with costs borne by the supplier. This procurement highlights an opportunity for agencies capable of providing qualified IT personnel under stringent quality and security criteria.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT staffing services to establish or expand their presence within public sector contracts, particularly those that can provide high-quality, specialised personnel such as Test Analysts. The max rate of £430 per day signifies a lucrative prospect for firms with competitive pricing and quality. Companies that specialise in temporary staffing and can quickly fulfil demanding roles within governmental frameworks would be well-suited to compete. The focus on quality over price, with criteria set at 80 percent quality and 20 percent price, ensures that agencies delivering excellence in service will stand out. This tender is ideal for companies adept in navigating the hybrid working arrangements and complying with governmental security standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Test Analyst - Housing Management (Bid ID HM006)

Notice Description

Please see role profile for further information.Role has been raised under Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) - 4th Gen - 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 possible extension(s) of up to a max of 6 months. No contract length is guaranteed.IR35 determination: Outside.Max 3 company profile(s) per agency. This has been confirmed by the internal team.Rate Guidance: Maximum cost to RoS of PS430 per day (this does include the agency fee).Location: RoS operates hybrid working within the UK only. Please see role profile for further information.Unsociable hours: N/ABPSS required: Yes. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks need to be completed for the successful temporary interim worker before the contract begins. 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 that this is a Vacant role. Every submission 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541038
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
£51,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Registers of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Consumer Scotland

Dundee and Angus College

East Dunbartonshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

NHS Fife

NHS Highland

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Stirling

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
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
46
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES LTD

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Agile Solutions GB

Air Quality Consultants

Arnold Clark Garage Equipment

Atlantic Salmon Trust

Ayr Housing Aid Centre SCIO

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Bright Digital Marketing LTD (Bright Signals)

Brodies LLP

CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Carat

D&J Taxis

Drive DeVilbiss Sidhil Ltd

Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd

Edinburgh Innovations Ltd

Electro-Tek

George Beattie & Sons Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Heales Health Services Ltd.

Heriot-Watt University

Ignite Consulting Ltd

Imperial Civil Enforcement Solutions

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

John Doe Group

Jump Research

Luddon Construction Ltd

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

PA Consulting Group

Quarriers

Redpath Construction Ltd.

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Robin Mackenzie Partnership

Scottish Community Development Centre

Sirona Medical Limited

Sole Trader

Spinwell Global Ltd

Synaptik

THE MAGIC BROOM

The Keil Centre

The Play Company International Ltd

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

W H Kirkwood Ltd

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