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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) entails the recruitment services for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer specialising in Cyber Security. This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and is located in Edinburgh, within the UK, specifically at Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive. The tender, identified by the SCTS reference number SCTS-2025-093, used an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding process that was accessible to all interested suppliers. The award was concluded with the contract being signed on 5th September 2025, and the scope covers an initial term of 12 months with a possibility of extension up to 24 months. The value of the contract awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd is GBP 249,808. The contract is currently active, marking the procurement stage as award and active execution.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT recruitment or consulting services, especially those focused on cyber security infrastructure. Large enterprises, similar in scale to Venesky Brown Ltd, which was awarded this contract, could particularly benefit from such engagements given the project's prominence and duration. By fulfilling roles central to the Scottish public sector's cyber security needs, businesses can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their standing in governmental and public service domains. Such contracts also offer strategic entry points for consulting businesses aiming to expand their portfolios in high-demand areas such as cyber security within the UK's public services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Cyber Security

Notice Description

Recruitment services for the provision of Senior Infrastructure Engineer Cyber Security for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Recruitment services for the provision of Senior Infrastructure Engineer Cyber Security for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend up to a total contract duration of 24 months.

Options: Sole option for the purchaser to extend the contract up to a total duration of 24 months from the start date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811889
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540482
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,808 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 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
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Venesky Brown Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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