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03 Aug 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Security Engineer - IT Security (Bid Id IS008)" was conducted by the Registers of Scotland, located in Edinburgh. This process falls under the services category, specifically for the supply of temporary staff, and aligns with the Collaborative Framework Agreement of the Scottish Government. The procurement commenced on 9 July 2026 and reached the award stage on 3 August 2026. The contract is intended for services within the IT Security industry and will operate under an active status until 3 July 2027. The primary buyer involved in the process was the Scottish Government, with Harvey Nash Limited being awarded the contract valued at £60,990 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT Security staffing solutions, particularly those capable of providing temporary and interim personnel. The contract provides an opening to engage with public sector clients, showcasing expertise and compliance with IT Security roles under the IR35 determination. Whilst Harvey Nash Limited was awarded the contract, businesses with the capability to meet the specified criteria are encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities, as fair evaluation of all submissions is assured by the framework guidelines. Such collaborations can potentially bolster a company's portfolio and expand its footprint in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Title

Award of RoS - SG IT Temporary and Interim Staff - Security Engineer - IT Security (Bid Id IS008)

Notice Description

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 refer to the following documents for the requirement details:- Resisters of Scotland (RoS) ITQ- Role Profile and- IR35 Determination.*Please complete the Contractor Response document for each candidate and attach their Company Profile as a SEPARATE document.*Please note that there is an incumbent supplier. However, the internal team would like to encourage submissions from all suppliers and guarantee that all submissions that meet the criteria will be evaluated fairly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561440
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
£60,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 202711 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days 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

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

APS SAFETY SYSTEMS

BIG WAVE MEDIA

CRUDEN PARTNERSHIPS

HARLEY HADDOW

HARVEY NASH

JUMP RESEARCH

JUMPING RIVERS

LORIEN RESOURCING

THE LINES BETWEEN

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