Award

Lead Specialist

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a temporary Lead Specialist role has been carried out by Education Scotland, located in Livingston, UKM. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on education. The procurement process has moved beyond the tender stage into the award phase, with the contract signed on 4th September 2025. The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating that it was accessible to all qualified bidders. The awarded contract, valued at £8,803.20, was issued to Venesky Brown Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, marking the completion of the procurement with contractual activities underway.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary staff solutions to engage with public education authorities. Companies that provide skilled professionals for temporary roles, especially those that understand the public sector's requirements, would find such opportunities advantageous for business growth. Participating in open procedures like this allows companies to expand their reach and establish themselves in public sector contracts, with frameworks and electronic bidding mechanisms enhancing accessibility and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

Lead Specialist

Notice Description

Temporary Staff member for a Lead Specialist Role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540928
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
£8,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 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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