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Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - SU007 - Technical Lead - Suppor...

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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03 Apr 2026 at 11:13

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Registers of Scotland has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - SU007 - Technical Lead - Support". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically the supply of temporary staff, and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was directly awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd as part of the Scottish Government's Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) Collaborative Framework Agreement. This 12-month contract, which cannot be extended, was influenced by the award criteria focusing 80% on the quality of the interim worker and 20% on pricing. The procurement method was a direct award to a single supplier without competition, and the contract's worth is £136,320 GBP. Important compliance details include that the IR35 determination is outside, and BPSS checks are mandatory.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies experienced in supplying IT staffing solutions. Businesses skilled in providing high-quality interim technical staff, especially those familiar with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process, are well-suited to engage in future similar tenders. The direct award nature of this procurement underscores the importance of being well-ranked within framework agreements and highlights how exceptional service quality can secure significant contracts without entering a competitive bidding war.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - SU007 - Technical Lead - Suppor...

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 awarded, Framework T&Cs 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 option to extend. No contract length is guaranteed.- IR35 determination: Outside.- Max 1 CV/ company profile(s) per agency. This has been confirmed by the internal team.- Rate Guidance: Maximum cost to RoS of PS568.00 per day (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: RoS operates hybrid working within the UK only. Please see role profile for further information.- Unsociable hours: N/A- BPSS required: Yes. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks need to be completed for the successful temporary interim worker before the contract begins. 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. NOTE: If the successful supplier is the incumbent, then there may not be any need to carry out BPSS checks if these are up to date.-Please note that Venesky Brown is the current 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553260
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£136,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 2026Today
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
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
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice URLs

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