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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has recently conducted a public procurement process, culminating in the award stage, for the provision of temporary and interim IT staff under the Scottish Government's 4th Generation Collaborative Framework. The specific contract awarded is for a Senior Developer role within the Land Registry sector. This direct award has been granted to Venesky Brown Ltd, a supplier based in Edinburgh, under a service procurement method without competition, specifically for supply services of personnel. The contract commences from 7th June 2026 and has an initial end date of 4th July 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Located in Edinburgh and offering hybrid working within the UK, this opportunity carries an initial contract value of £126,000, bound by strict quality and pricing criteria.

This procurement process provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in IT staffing services, particularly those familiar with the public and temporary employment frameworks. Suppliers within the industry can benefit from participating in government frameworks like this, which promise consistency and significant potential contract extensions, enhancing long-term business growth. With a focus on quality service provision and competitive pricing, companies capable of meeting these criteria, and willing to maintain the required Baseline Personnel Security Standard, will find this tender an advantageous route to establishing a strong presence in government service contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) - Direct Award - Senior Developer - Land Regis...

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 PS525.00 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-r6ebe6-0000834859
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560542
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
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20279 months to go
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
10
Supplier Names

ARCADIS

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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