Award

Award of Data Specialist(FAIDP)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process under the "Award of Data Specialist(FAIDP)" title, facilitated through their framework for Interim IT Staff Services. This open procedure was aimed at acquiring services within the industry category of General Public Services. The contract, awarded on 18th May 2026, covers the region designated as UKM and was facilitated through a direct award to Venesky Brown Ltd. The procurement was finalised within the timeframe of 3rd March 2026, marking the contract's activation. The entire procurement process followed an open method, emphasising transparency and accessibility.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in providing specialised IT services, to engage with public sector projects at a national level. Companies equipped to offer data expertise would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, especially if they can navigate the framework agreements employed by the Scottish Government. This aligns with large-scale enterprises like Venesky Brown Ltd, signifying the benefits for businesses of scale to secure significant contracts that can foster substantial growth and visibility within the sector. Moreover, firms adept in international operations may also find procurement provisions advantageous, as evidenced by participation from non-EU entities.

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Notice Title

Award of Data Specialist(FAIDP)

Notice Description

Award of Data Specialist (FAIDP) via Scottish Government framework Interim IT Staff Services - Direct Award

Lot Information

Lot 1

Data Specialist (FAIDP) via Scottish Government framework Interim IT Staff Services - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832147
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555990
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
£206,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20263 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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