Award

CT - Award of Senior Technical Architect

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully concluded the procurement process for the award of a Senior Technical Architect as part of their Interim IT Staff Services framework. Located in Glasgow, the procurement falls under the general public services industry category and utilised an open procedure method. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract being signed on 13th February 2026. This process involved the delivery of services within the UKM region, reflecting the strategic needs of the Scottish Government. The contractor, Venesky Brown Ltd, based in Edinburgh, secured the award, which is valued at £198,189 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing experienced technical architects. The open procurement process was designed to attract a diverse range of suppliers, ensuring competition and value for public spending. Companies with the necessary expertise in IT service provision could leverage such frameworks to enhance their profiles and further expand their reach within governmental projects. Large-scale businesses, especially those experienced in working with government contracts, would find themselves well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

CT - Award of Senior Technical Architect

Notice Description

1x interim worker

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824191
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549964
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
£198,189 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynn.gibbs@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7554929695

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

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