Award

Award of 1 x Accountant

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently completed a procurement process for the provision of accounting services, specifically through the appointment of one interim accountant. The contract was awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd, based in Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract is part of the Scottish Procurement framework agreement for interim professional staff services and was awarded via direct procurement, without competition. With the procurement stage currently in the award phase, the contract was officially signed on 3rd November 2026, with relevant activities centred around Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in professional interim staffing solutions to engage with governmental frameworks, enhancing their visibility within public procurement markets. The award to Venesky Brown Ltd highlights potential growth avenues for firms that can offer skilled personnel efficiently and reliably. Companies with expertise in providing interim workers, particularly in accounting or financial management, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts and framework agreements within the region.

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Notice Title

Award of 1 x Accountant

Notice Description

You are hereby invited by Scottish Ministers to provide proposals (including CVs) for the provision of a Accountant as detailed in Part A below, to be called-off from the Scottish Procurement framework agreement for the provision of Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Agreement. You are invited to provide proposals and accompanying CVs for up to ONE interim worker.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£193,105 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days 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

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AGRICAR

DWF

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

LEATHAN TAXIS

PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS

VENESKY BROWN

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