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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Temporary Staff for DHI (2 Roles)" under the education industry category. The procurement process, initiated through a limited method, was completed on 29th June 2026, with the award of the contract to Venesky Brown Ltd. The tender was conducted as part of the Scottish Government Framework on Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services, specifically aimed at providing temporary staffing solutions for roles including a Service Delivery Consultant and a Programme Manager. This contract, valued at GBP 161,145, is limited to services within the Glasgow region, specifically UKM82.

This procurement presents notable business opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in providing professional interim staff services. The contract, being part of a strategic government framework, highlights a structured entry path into public sector work, particularly in the education domain. Large-scale companies with the capability to swiftly deploy temporary professional staff across sectors can stand to benefit significantly. Businesses equipped to offer specialised staff services within the education sector will find this tender aligns well with their growth strategies, leveraging structured frameworks for government collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Temporary Staff for DHI (2 Roles)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of Two Temporary Staff for DHI

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the Provision of Two Temporary Staff for DHI for the position of - Service Delivery Consultant - Programme Manager This procurement is being fulfilled via Scottish Government Framework on Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services - National Ref: SP-22-001. This procurement is being fulfilled via Scottish Government Framework on Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services - National Ref: SP-22-001

Procurement Information

This procurement was fulfilled via the Scottish Government Framework on Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services - National Ref: SP-22-001

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837065
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£161,145 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VENESKY BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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