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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "Award of ROS - SG (IT) Temporary and Interim Staff - Developer - Other Registers (Bid ID OR017)" in the services industry category under the Scottish Government’s Temporary and Interim Staff (IT) - 4th Gen Collaborative Framework Agreement. The award notice was completed on 6th June 2026, with the contract starting from this date and running until 4th July 2027. There is a possibility of extending the contract for an additional 12 months until 3rd July 2028. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with Venesky Brown Ltd as the supplier. This contract caters to providing personnel including temporary IT staff, with important deadlines reflected in the tender period from 7th June 2026 to 7th April 2027.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities for agencies providing IT staffing solutions, particularly those capable of catering to temporary and interim roles with competitive pricing and high-quality personnel. The awarded supplier will need to comply with specific framework terms and conditions, including carrying out Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Businesses suited to compete in such tenders are typically those with expertise and experience in managing IT staffing under framework agreements, especially with the capacity to handle compliance requirements and cost-competitive offerings within specified day rates. The potential maximum extension of the contract and spending further highlights opportunities for successful companies to secure additional work under this framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of ROS - SG (IT) Temporary and Interim Staff - Developer - Other Registers (Bid ID OR017)

Notice Description

- Please see role profile for further information.- Role has been raised under Scottish Government Temporary and Interim Staff (IT)- 4th Gen - Collaborative Framework Agreement. If awarded Framework T&Cs including Schedule 5 will apply..- Please complete the Contractor Response document for each candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document..- Contract Duration: 12 months with a possible extension(s) of up to a max of 12 months. No contract length is guaranteed..IR35 determination: Outside..Max 1 company profile(s) per agency. This has been confirmed by the internal team..Rate: The maximum day rate for this requirement is PS498.96 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: RoS operates hybrid working within the UK only. Please see role profile for further information..Unsociable hours: N/A.BPSS required: Yes. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks need to be completed for the successful temporary interim worker before the contract begins. 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 this is a New/ Vacant role. Every submission will be evaluated fairly..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-r6ebe6-0000835313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560092
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£119,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 20279 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months 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

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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 8BG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARJO

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

VENESKY BROWN

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