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03 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for IT temporary and interim staff services under the title "Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - IT Device Deployment Engineer." The procurement falls within the services category, specifically under supply services of personnel. The procurement method was a direct award, meaning it was executed without competition, and Venesky Brown Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The contract is set to begin on 28th March 2026, running initially until 29th May 2026, with a possible extension until 29th July 2026. The procurement and award were part of a collaborative framework agreement under the Scottish Government, indicating a structured approach to acquiring quality interim IT staff for hybrid roles within the UK. The contract value is set at £50,400, with the potential to reach £100,800 if extended.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for IT staffing agencies, particularly those proficient in supplying qualified personnel for temporary roles. The structured framework agreement implies a steady demand for similar positions, thus presenting ongoing business potential. Businesses adept at providing swift, secure placement of personnel, evidenced by the requirement of BPSS checks, are well-suited to this tender. The focus on a direct award underscores the importance of maintaining a strong industry reputation and robust partnerships within government frameworks. With hybrid working adaptability mentioned, IT service firms with flexible staffing solutions for UK-wide roles are positioned to benefit and expand their reach and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - IT Device Deployment Engineer -...

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: 2 months with possibility of extension(s). Extensions will not total more than the initial contract period. No contract length is guaranteed..- IR35 Determination: Outside..- Max 1 company profile (please, do not include rates in company profiles)..- Rate Guidance: The maximum charge rate for this requirement is PS210.00 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: 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 is 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553265
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
£50,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Hillcrest Homes

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

National Library of Scotland

New College Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

University of the Highlands and Islands

West Lothian Council

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
Postcode Area
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
45
Supplier Names

Venesky Brown Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

D&J Taxis

Quo Imus Limited

Faithful+Gould

Oxford Instruments

boxxe Limited

WSP UK Limited

Harvey Nash

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Blue Triangle

Albion Environmental Ltd

Health Is One Ltd

Barnardo's

Taylor and Fraser

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

MGM Timber

icecream architecture ice cream

ARC Marquees Ltd

P1 Contractors

Ricoh UK Ltd.

EnviroCentre

Ipsos MORI

HC One Ltd

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

MRG Electrical Services Ltd.

Nucore Group Limited

Tracsis Traffic Data Limited

Dingbro Ltd

Adlib

CAS DUNCAN

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Econ Engineering Ltd

ASA Recruitment

ACOEM UK Ltd

Royal Blind

The Good Joinery Co. Ltd

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Orona Limited

AECOM

marport uk ltd

Turnitin UK

Lothian Motorcoaches

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

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