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

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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03 Apr 2026 at 11:42

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 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".

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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months 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
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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