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Administrative Support Independent Clinical Review

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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19 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Administrative Support Independent Clinical Review" for the provision of interim staff services. This procurement process falls under the industry category of general public services and is located in the region of UKM, specifically Glasgow. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The contract commenced on 26 May 2026 and will end on 31 March 2028. The award stage of this process was completed, with a contract signed on 19 May 2026, for a value of £144,325.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative support and recruitment services. Venesky Brown Recruitment Ltd, a large-scale recruitment firm, was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses with substantial capacity and expertise in providing professional staff services are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method suggests that a wide range of companies, particularly those with a strong presence in the UK, could have potential success in similar future tenders. This contract highlights the relevance of being positioned in the public services domain to engage with governmental procurement opportunities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administrative Support Independent Clinical Review

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of interim staff services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of administrative support to the Eljamel Independent Clinical Review. The contract shall commence on 26 May 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556121
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
£144,325 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 weeks 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
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 RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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