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Award of Lead Technical Architect

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process awarding a contract for the role of Lead Technical Architect. The procurement relates to the framework SP-22-002, under Interim IT Staff Services - Ranked Solution. The contract was awarded to Venesky Brown Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh. The procurement followed an open procedure, focusing on services within the 'General public services' industry category. The award was officially signed on 3rd March 2026, and the contract remains active, valued at £206,510. The procurement process covers regions within the UK, specifically Scotland (UKM). The framework supports national public services development and aims to facilitate international development initiatives as well.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT consulting and architectural firms aiming to expand their market presence in public service contracts, particularly those with expertise in technical architecture. Venesky Brown Ltd, a large enterprise, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in such engagements due to its scale and expertise. Smaller IT companies might consider focusing on secondary services or smaller components within larger frameworks to gradually build their capabilities and reputation within government contracts. Businesses that can offer innovative and impactful IT solutions aligned with public sector requirements are best positioned to benefit from similar opportunities as they arise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Lead Technical Architect

Notice Description

Award of Lead Technical Architect via Scottish Government framework SP-22-002 Interim IT Staff Services - Ranked Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lead Technical Architect via Scottish Government framework SP-22-002 - Interim IT Staff Services - Ranked Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551825
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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