Award

Communication Officer

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by Education Scotland, involves the contract award for a Communication Officer role. This contract falls under the education industry category and requires a temporary staff member. The process location is situated in the UK region of UKM, particularly in Livingston, with the completion of the procurement stage indicated by the award status. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, suggesting a transparent selection process. Key dates include the contract being signed on 12th August 2025, with Education Scotland facilitating the procurement as a central purchasing body.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions, especially those with experience in supplying communication officers or similar roles. Large companies like Venesky Brown Ltd, who has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. This contract award reinforces the potential for suppliers to engage in open procurement frameworks, including those that support electronic and framework agreements. Engaging in such processes can broaden a company’s portfolio within the public sector and foster long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like Education Scotland.

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Notice Title

Communication Officer

Notice Description

temporary staff member for a communication officer role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£89,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edsprocurement@educationscotland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7713304713

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

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