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Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Infrastructure Architect - Site Re...

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland (RoS), based in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for IT infrastructure architect services under the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) Framework Agreement. This procurement falls within the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff, and is situated in Edinburgh, with hybrid working available within the UK. The contract, which follows a direct procurement method, was awarded on the basis of 80 per cent quality and 20 per cent price to Venesky Brown Ltd, the incumbent supplier, with the contract period spanning from 4th June 2026 to 4th April 2027. The award is valued at £177,360 GBP, with no possibility of extension, and the maximum accepted day rate is £739, inclusive of agency fees. This award also requires successful candidates to have Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks in place.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those focusing on temporary IT staffing. As this is a direct award, businesses confident in providing high-quality interim workers can benefit from effectively meeting procurement criteria without the need for extensive competition. Companies that can demonstrate exceptional service delivery within the framework's stipulated conditions, and have infrastructures suitable for hybrid work environments, are ideally positioned to take advantage of such government contract awards. Furthermore, firms experienced in handling security standard checks will find this opportunity aligned with their operational capabilities, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector HR services market.

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Notice Title

Award of RoS: SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff Direct Award - Infrastructure Architect - Site Re...

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award opportunity for the supplier ranked no.1 on the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT)- 4th Generation - Collaborative Framework Agreement. If an award is made Framework Terms & Conditions (including Schedule 5) will apply.*Please see role profile for further information*- Please complete the Contractor Response document for the candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document.- Contract Duration: 12 months with no possibility of extension(s). No contract length is guaranteed.- IR35 Determination: Outside.- Max 1 company profile (please, do not include rates in company profiles).- Rate: The maximum day rate for this requirement is PS739.00 including the agency fee. Please note, this is a pass/fail criteria. Any supplier bidding over the maximum rate stated will be automatically disqualified from this procurement exercise- Location: Please refer to "Location" information within the job profile. Note: RoS wants to make you aware that Hybrid working, if applicable, is available within the UK only.- Unsociable hours: N/A.BPSS required: Yes. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks should be in place for all successful candidates before the contract commences. Please note, as per the Framework terms and conditions costs incurred as a result of carrying out the required security procedures is the responsibility of the Supplier.- Please note that Venesky Brown are the incumbent supplier.- Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825633
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551884
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
£177,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 202713 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

EDINBURGH COLLEGE

FIFE COUNCIL

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

NHS HIGHLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
24
Supplier Names

ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING

AIR QUALITY CONSULTANTS

ANUBIS GROUP

COLLEGE KITS DIRECT

DECCO

E A ELLISONS

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

KORERO STUDIO

LEIDOS INNOVATIONS

MARYANNE JOHNSTON

MCTAGGART CONSTRUCTION

PERTEMPS MEDICAL

RAY BLACK CONSULTING

RENAISSANCE

RS AQUA

SALONWEAR DIRECT

SKW CONSTRUCTION

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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