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Provision Of Delivery Train Manager

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Social Security Scotland, located in Dundee, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Provision Of Delivery Train Manager." This contract is part of the broader services industry category, specifically focusing on social protection and general public services. The contract was awarded on 27th April 2026, following an open procurement method, which signifies inclusivity for various business sizes to compete. Social Security Scotland operates under the framework agreement of the Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks for the period 2023 to 2027.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the field of strategic delivery management, particularly those experienced in Agile methodologies. Venesky Brown Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Edinburgh, has been successful in securing this contract. Business growth can be achieved by supporting the effective implementation of Agile Release Train (ART) principles within Social Security Scotland's programmes. Companies proficient in Agile coaching and stakeholder engagement would find this tender particularly beneficial, as it requires overseeing governance, risk management, and communication across multiple work streams.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Delivery Train Manager

Notice Description

-Support the strategic development and implementation of Agile Release Train (ART) principles within the programme -Support the ongoing live delivery of the programme work streams within these ART across multiple work streams -Minimise any negative impacts on delivery teams through ART rollout -Support Agile teams in the delivery of the ART features/components -Coaching team members across the ART to ensure principles are known, understood and the transition to ART is consistent across the programme -Develop communications plan to engage multiple stakeholders at all levels across the programme -Ensure risk and escalation processes are in place to support the ART -Oversee governance and run appropriate ART forums/sessions (i.e. scrum of scrums, PI planning) -Provide input to the ongoing development of the Value Stream

Lot Information

Lot 1

-Support the strategic development and implementation of Agile Release Train (ART) principles within the programme -Support the ongoing live delivery of the programme work streams within these ART across multiple work streams -Minimise any negative impacts on delivery teams through ART rollout -Support Agile teams in the delivery of the ART features/components -Coaching team members across the ART to ensure principles are known, understood and the transition to ART is consistent across the programme -Develop communications plan to engage multiple stakeholders at all levels across the programme -Ensure risk and escalation processes are in place to support the ART -Oversee governance and run appropriate ART forums/sessions (i.e. scrum of scrums, PI planning) -Provide input to the ongoing development of the Value Stream

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830453
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554707
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
£176,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 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

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554707
    Provision Of Delivery Train Manager - -Support the strategic development and implementation of Agile Release Train (ART) principles within the programme -Support the ongoing live delivery of the programme work streams within these ART across multiple work streams -Minimise any negative impacts on delivery teams through ART rollout -Support Agile teams in the delivery of the ART features/components -Coaching team members across the ART to ensure principles are known, understood and the transition to ART is consistent across the programme -Develop communications plan to engage multiple stakeholders at all levels across the programme -Ensure risk and escalation processes are in place to support the ART -Oversee governance and run appropriate ART forums/sessions (i.e. scrum of scrums, PI planning) -Provide input to the ongoing development of the Value Stream

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