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Award

03 Apr 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has awarded a contract for temporary and interim IT staffing services, specifically seeking a Python Engineer for automation in land registration. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, with the industry category being 'Supply services of personnel, including temporary staff'. The contract is valued at £72,000 and is based in Edinburgh, operating under a hybrid working model within the UK. This award stage procurement was conducted under the Scottish Government's 4th Gen Collaborative Framework Agreement, with the contract starting on 4th March 2026 and lasting six months without the possibility of extension. Key dates for the procurement include the award date on 3rd April 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staffing solutions, particularly those skilled in automation and Python programming. Firms that can provide high-quality interim workers meeting the requirements of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) will be well-suited to compete. Considering the procurement's focus on 80% worker quality and 20% price, companies delivering competitive rates while ensuring the required expertise and compliance can benefit from such government contracting opportunities. Venesky Brown Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the potential for growth within this sector by securing a significant role in government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of ROS - SG (IT) Temporary and Interim Staff - Python Engineer - Automation - Land Registra...

Notice Description

- Please see role profile for further information.- Role has been raised under Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT)- 4th Gen - Collaborative Framework Agreement. If awarded Framework T&Cs including Schedule 5 will apply..- Please complete the Contractor Response document for each candidate and attach their CV/ Company Profile as a SEPARATE document..- Contract Duration: 6 months with no possibility of an extension. 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: The maximum day rate for this requirement is PS600 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..Please note that this is a New/ Vacant role. Every submission will be evaluated fairly..Award will be made on the basis of award criteria of 80 per cent quality of interim worker and 20 per cent price..Note: "company profile" replaces the term "CV".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553266
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£72,000 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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