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Summary of the contracting process

Disclosure Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process titled "DS Operation Contractors," targeting the general public services within the services category. This tender, under the open procedure method, reached the contract award stage with the signing completed on 23 March 2026. The procurement encompasses multiple contractors for operations work, with the contract awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd for a total value of £1,000,000. The operations will primarily be based at Disclosure Scotland's headquarters in Pacific Quay, Glasgow, under the CPV classification 79620000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing operational services to public sector organisations. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale service providers such as recruitment agencies experienced in administering staff services. Given the open procedure procurement method, this contract type facilitates transparent competition, enabling businesses with robust capabilities in providing temporary and interim staff services to both public and private sectors to enhance their portfolio and service offerings. Companies looking to establish or expand their operations within the Scottish government framework may find this a key opportunity for growth and showcasing their capabilities in delivering quality and efficient services.

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Notice Title

DS Operation Contractors

Notice Description

DS Operation Contractors - This contract is for multiple contractors working in operations

Lot Information

Lot 1

DS Operation Contractors - this is for multiple contractors working in the operations department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559453
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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