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Award

06 May 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process concerns the Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, who initiated a direct award for IT security services titled "Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - SOC Analyst - IT Security." This falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender was awarded on 5th June 2026, and contracts were signed on the same date. This procurement follows a direct method, meaning the contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. The awarded contract is valued at £59,995.20 and contracted to Venesky Brown Ltd, also based in Edinburgh. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract duration set at six months without any extension options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT security personnel services, particularly those adept at supplying temporary or interim staff under collaborative frameworks. Companies that have experience working within the framework agreements set by the Scottish Government, and that can provide personnel who meet the necessary Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, would find this tender particularly advantageous. The criteria for awarding the contract included a focus on the quality of the interim worker, accounting for 80% of the decision, and pricing criteria forming the remaining 20%, highlighting a preference for high-quality service provision. Business growth can be stimulated by aligning service offerings with these specified requirements and ensuring compliance with the direct award procedure specifics outlined by the Registers of Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - SOC Analyst - IT Security (Bid ...

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: 6 months with "no" optional extension(s). No contract length is guaranteed..- IR35 Determination: Outside..- Max 1 company profile (please, do not include rates in company profiles)..- Rate Guidance: The maximum daily rate for this requirement is PS499.96 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555276
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
£59,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20264 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Registers of Scotland
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

NHS Fife

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Tayside

New College Lanarkshire

North East Scotland College

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

ScotRail Trains Limited

Scottish Borders Housing Association

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire 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
40
Supplier Names

Venesky Brown Ltd

Ipsos MORI

Akhter Computers Limited

SG PRO Cleaning Ltd

Traffic Data Collection Ltd

DTN Europe UK Limited

Bidwells

The Energy Landscape Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

Quo Imus Limited

Midburn Joinery ltd

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Northstar Media Limited

Avanos Medical UK Limited

Sirona Medical Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

GC Insight Ltd

SAOS Ltd

Penumbra

FG Burnett Limited

ICS Operations Limited

Optegra

RiTemp Services Ltd

UK Phone Pouches Ltd

Forbes Leslie Network Ltd

Leica Geosystems Ltd

Pulse Fitness Ltd.

David Hardie Engineering Limited

UK Diving Services Ltd

S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC

Valuta

Pro Print Solutions

CrownShy

CCL (North) Ltd.

Olleco

Advanced Group Services Glacier Energy

Sibcas Ltd

a-mac environmental ltd

Reid Hydraulic Services Limited

E A Ellisons & Co Ltd

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