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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for IT Temporary and Interim Staff services. The contract, identified as "Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - Software Development Coach," falls under the services category and has been granted to Venesky Brown Ltd. This direct award was part of the Scottish Government’s Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) 4th Generation Collaborative Framework Agreement. The contract term is initially set for 12 months starting from 20th July 2026, with a potential extension of another year, given certain conditions are met. The anticipated maximum contract value, should all extensions be made, is up to £287,452.80 excluding VAT. Key aspects include a BPSS security check requirement and a hybrid working arrangement within the UK.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT staffing or recruitment services seeking to leverage framework agreements. Given that the award criteria heavily weigh the quality of the interim worker at 80%, businesses well-suited to compete would be those with robust recruitment and training operations capable of providing highly skilled IT professionals. Such procurement processes offer a stable workload with defined parameters, creating a predictable revenue stream over the contract period for successful suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Direct Award - Software Development Coach (Bi...

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: 12 months with the "possibility" of extension(s). No contract length or offer of extension is guaranteed. Any extension(s) if offered cannot total more than the original 12 months duration..- 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 PS598.96 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-r6ebe6-0000834438
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560561
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
£143,726 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks 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

CLACKMANNANSHIRE 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
9
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

VENESKY BROWN

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