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Award of Scottish Government Interim Professional Staff Services Framework - Technical Architect

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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03 Feb 2026 at 19:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has awarded the contract for an interim professional staff services framework, specifically for a Technical Architect, to Venesky Brown Ltd based in Edinburgh. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on personnel supply services, including temporary staff, as classified by CPV code 79620000. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026, following a tender process that commenced on 2nd March 2026, and is currently in the award stage.

This opportunity highlights the potential for businesses specialising in providing technical expertise and personnel services to secure substantial government contracts. Companies with strong profiles in technical architecture and professional staffing services, particularly those experienced in working with government contracts, could significantly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The awarded value of £73,652.04 indicates the scale of potential earnings available in such tenders, encouraging businesses to position themselves robustly to compete effectively in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Scottish Government Interim Professional Staff Services Framework - Technical Architect

Notice Description

Marine Directorate seek proposals (including CVs) for the provision of a Technical Architect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821740
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548739
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£73,652 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
Finance and Business Support, Procurement, Strategic Commercial Assets Division
Contact Email
calum.anderson@firescotland.gov.uk, gemma.beach@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1313705250, +44 1314722222, +44 1416464637, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS

BDO

DATAVITA

FOREST POLICY GROUP

HP

HUBBUB

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

TWOFOLD

VENESKY BROWN

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