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Provision of x2 Product Lead

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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08 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract is facilitated by Social Security Scotland, a national agency under the Scottish Ministers, located in Dundee, UK. The procurement process involves the provision of two Product Leads and has reached the award stage as of 8th April 2026. The contract was awarded via an open procedure, under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on social protection as per COFOG classification. The award, relevant to the Scottish Ministers' requirement as detailed in tender S/26/022, covers operations from 13th April 2026 to 9th October 2026. The awarded supplier, Venesky Brown Ltd, based in Edinburgh, UK, signed the contract valued at £112,950 on 1st April 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary and interim staff services, particularly those capable of providing expert personnel such as Product Leads. The successful award to Venesky Brown Ltd highlights the potential for large-scale businesses with experience in public sector contracts to engage and expand within the social protection services industry. Companies with expertise in staffing solutions, particularly with the ability to cater to specific government requirements, would find a competitive edge in similar tenders. Engaging in such procurement exercises allows for robust business growth opportunities and the possibility of establishing long-term partnerships with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of x2 Product Lead

Notice Description

ocial Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of x2 Product Leads

Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of x2 Product Leads S/26/022j - 13/04/26 - 09/10/26 S/26/022k - 14/03/16 - 09/10/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553473
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
£112,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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