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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

Disclosure Scotland, located in Glasgow, led an open procurement process titled "Software Developer in Test" under the General Public Services category. This process reached the award stage with an announcement dated 1st May 2026. The successful contract was awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd on 26th March 2026 for a total value of £247,371.0. The delivery will occur at Disclosure Scotland, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, falling under the UK region. The period of service is potentially extendable, aligning with the Scottish Government Interim IT Staff Framework specifications. This tender was captured under the classification code 79620000 and involved a call off from a pre-established national framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT staff services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality interim solutions. Large-scale firms with experience in software development and testing could find this contract highly beneficial in establishing or expanding their footprint within the public sector. Firms operating at a national or international level may also benefit, as evidenced by non-EU foreign bids being accepted. The project's open procurement strategy allows for competitive bidding, encouraging diversity and potentially fostering innovation in service delivery.

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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-r6ebe6-0000830933
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555045
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
£247,371 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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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