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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Registers of Scotland involves the award of a contract titled "RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - Active Directory Identity Engineer" in the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. Located in Edinburgh, this procurement stage is at the award phase as of 5th June 2026. The method employed here is a direct award, given to a single supplier without competition, under the Scottish Government's Collaborative Framework Agreement for IT staff. The contract, valued at £65,995.20, spans a duration of six months without optional extensions, with a maximum daily rate set at £549.96. Compliance with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required for all candidates.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT staffing services that can consistently provide high-quality interim workers. With the procurement being straightforward due to its direct award nature, businesses poised to offer competitive yet high-quality service have a notable advantage. The focus on quality (80% weight) over price (20% weight) indicates an emphasis on delivering superior staffing solutions. This contract's parameters are highly suitable for companies that are agile and capable of meeting the baseline security requirements and those experienced in handling government contracts efficiently. Additionally, the encouragement of hybrid working arrangements may attract businesses that advocate for flexible work environments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - Active Directory Identity Engin...

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 PS549.96 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 there is an 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-r6ebe6-0000831727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557361
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
£65,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
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

Argyll and Bute Council

East Ayrshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Golden Jubilee

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross Council

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
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
37
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Arneil Johnston

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited t/a Auto parts Garage Equipment Services

Atkins Limited

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

BB7 Consulting Limited

BT PLC

Bucher Municipal Limited

City Building (Contracts) LLP/RSBi

Commutaports Limited

D&J Taxis

Eclipse Automotive Technology Limited

FRASER C ROBB LIMITED

Field and Lawn

G Grigg and Sons Ltd

GB Group plc

Geo-Structural Ltd

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd

Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd.

Ipsos MORI

MBA Engineering Consultancy LTD

Meldrum Joiners and Builders

Mike Watt Construction

NORR Consultants Ltd

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

RAW Leadership Consulting

Scot J C B Limited

Softcat Plc

Stripe Communications

The Lines Between Ltd.

Thomson Gray Limited

Trescal Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP

WeGo Bus Limited

Wittets Ltd

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