Award

Award of SPPD - 2 x PMO Leads

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for 'SPPD - 2 x PMO Leads', focusing on providing management assistance in the form of Project Management Office Leads. This contract, primarily classified under supply services of personnel, commenced in the week of 13 March 2026 and is planned to last for a year, with potential extension up to 23 months. Located in Scotland with Inverness as the key geographical hub, this award has moved past the tender stage and is currently active in the award phase. The procurement method was direct, suggesting the contract was given to a single supplier without competitive bidding, under CPV classification 79620000. The total contract value is £637,940.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in project management staffing solutions. The awarded contract involves Venesky Brown Ltd, a supplier based in Edinburgh, indicating that firms with expertise in providing temporary staff or PMO services could have valuable avenues to explore. Given the direct award approach, firms interested in future contracts of this nature can benefit by establishing strong relationships with key buying organisations like the Scottish Government. Building partnerships and developing tailored solutions might prove advantageous for similar contracts in the services industry category. Additionally, attention to key dates and maintaining a presence in the region could enhance opportunities for engagement.

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Notice Title

Award of SPPD - 2 x PMO Leads

Notice Description

Provision of 2 PMO LeadsTo commence w/c 13 March 2026 for a period of 12 months with the potential to extend to the maximum of 23 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824187
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£637,940 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 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

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

FIFE COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

NHS HIGHLAND

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
23
Supplier Names

ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

BINN GROUP

COLLEGE KITS DIRECT

DECCO

E A ELLISONS

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

HARVEY NASH

KORERO STUDIO

LEIDOS INNOVATIONS

MARYANNE JOHNSTON

PERTEMPS MEDICAL

RAY BLACK CONSULTING

RENAISSANCE

RS AQUA

SALONWEAR DIRECT

SYNAPTIK

THE LINES BETWEEN

THE SME CLINIC

THINK HARD

UNITED TOOLING SOLUTIONS T/A SCOTT DIRECT

VENESKY BROWN

WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN

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