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Software Developer in Test

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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01 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Disclosure Scotland, based in Glasgow, pertains to a contract titled "Software Developer in Test" within the services industry category. Disclosure Scotland, serving as the central purchasing body, completed this procurement under an open procedure, with the contract being awarded on March 25, 2026. The location for the delivery of services is Disclosure Scotland’s office in Glasgow. The total value of the contract is GBP 238,029. The procurement process reached the award stage, indicating that the contract has been signed with Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale recruitment firm.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in IT staffing, particularly those equipped to provide interim technical personnel through established frameworks. It is ideally suited for businesses that are capable of managing recruitment and staffing contracts at scale. While Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd has successfully been awarded this particular contract, similar future opportunities are beneficial for companies in the recruitment sector looking to expand their clientele, especially those that can cater to public sector IT needs under the auspices of frameworks like the Scottish Government Interim IT Staff Framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Developer in Test

Notice Description

Software Developer in Test

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software Developer in Test.

Options: May be subject to an extension up to a maximum period of 17 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830804
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555044
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
£238,029 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months 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
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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