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Test Manager

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

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10 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Test Manager" was conducted by Disclosure Scotland, a central purchasing body located in Glasgow. This procurement falls under the services category for general public services and was concluded using an open procedure. The procurement relates to a delivery location at Disclosure Scotland's address on Pacific Quay, Glasgow. This award stage was completed on 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 5th May 2026. The tender was part of the Scottish Government's Interim IT Staff Framework, with a potential extension of up to 17 months.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT staffing services and consultancy, specifically those seeking to engage with public sector frameworks. Large enterprises, like Lorien Resourcing, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such processes. However, the tender statistics also indicate participation by SMEs, with 3 out of 12 total bids coming from smaller enterprises. This suggests that smaller companies, especially those able to provide competitive offers alongside larger firms, can also find growth opportunities through such public procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Manager

Notice Description

Test Manager

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from Scottish Government Interim IT framework

Options: May be subject to extension up to a maximum period of 17 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559872
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
£247,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN RESOURCING

Further Information

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