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Interim - Data Scientist

Social Security Scotland

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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland commissioned interim Senior Data Scientist services to modernise its organisational data analytics capability and support its Data Strategy and public sector reform aims. The work covers business analytical assets for client-focused decision making, increasing benefit take-up, identifying and preventing fraud, and reducing operational error. The role includes improving benefit data structures, data capture and data management; building documented, scalable transformation logic and a unified client view across services and systems; and developing a governed analytical datamart for analytics, reporting and business intelligence. The supplier works with data management, business intelligence, operational, policy, architecture, engineering, business analysis and Power BI teams. It also delivers statistical models, machine-learning solutions and analytical prototypes within an Agile delivery team. The services are delivered in Dundee.

This procurement has been awarded and the resulting contract is active. Social Security Scotland used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a competition, as a call-off from an established Scottish Government framework. Venesky Brown Ltd was selected for the single requirement. The contract was signed on 3 August 2026 and is valued at £129,200. An extension of up to 12 months is available. The requirement was evaluated through the framework route rather than an open competition; one bid was recorded, from an SME, and it was submitted electronically. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement has completed, while the contract remains active. The recorded procurement category is services, with the classification for business and management consultancy services (CPV 79620000).

This award indicates demand from Social Security Scotland for senior data science capability that can operate across policy, operational and technical functions. Credible future suppliers will need to combine advanced analytics, statistical modelling and machine learning with practical delivery of reliable business data assets. Relevant capability includes designing scalable data transformation logic, creating unified client or customer data views, and building governed analytical datamarts that can be reused for reporting, business intelligence and advanced analysis. Experience with benefit or public-service data, fraud prevention, operational improvement and increasing take-up would align closely with the requirement. Suppliers should also be able to work with data architects, engineers, analysts and Power BI developers in an Agile multidisciplinary team, while following data standards, governance frameworks and architectural principles. Framework access and SME delivery experience may be commercially relevant to this buyer’s route to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim - Data Scientist

Notice Description

The Senior Data Scientist will support the transformation and modernisation of organisational data analytics capabilities in support of the organisation's Data Strategy and Public Sector Reform ambitions. The role will focus on delivering new business analytical assets that improve client focused decision making, increase benefit take-up, support fraud identification and prevention initiatives, and drive the reduction of operational error. Working closely with Data Management, Business Intelligence, Operational, and Policy teams, the Senior Data Scientist will support the review and enhancement of benefit data structures, data capture processes, and associated data management practices to maximise the value of a client view of data. They will be responsible for designing, building, and documenting robust, scalable, and trusted transformational logic that enables the creation of a unified, client-centric view of benefit data across multiple services and systems. They will establish and evolve a business-trusted analytical datamart that provides high-quality, governed, and reusable data assets to support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence requirements. Working collaboratively with Data Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Power BI Developers, the Senior Data Scientist will ensure analytical datasets and data models are scalable, performant, and optimised for consumption through Power BI and other reporting and visualisation platforms. As part of a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team, the Senior Data Scientist will develop analytical prototypes, statistical models, and data science solutions that are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational data standards, governance frameworks, and architectural principles. The role will provide technical leadership in the application of advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, and data science best practices to support strategic and operational outcomes across the organisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Senior Data Scientist will support the transformation and modernisation of organisational data analytics capabilities in support of the organisation's Data Strategy and Public Sector Reform ambitions. The role will focus on delivering new business analytical assets that improve client focused decision making, increase benefit take-up, support fraud identification and prevention initiatives, and drive the reduction of operational error. Working closely with Data Management, Business Intelligence, Operational, and Policy teams, the Senior Data Scientist will support the review and enhancement of benefit data structures, data capture processes, and associated data management practices to maximise the value of a client view of data. They will be responsible for designing, building, and documenting robust, scalable, and trusted transformational logic that enables the creation of a unified, client-centric view of benefit data across multiple services and systems. They will establish and evolve a business-trusted analytical datamart that provides high-quality, governed, and reusable data assets to support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence requirements. Working collaboratively with Data Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Power BI Developers, the Senior Data Scientist will ensure analytical datasets and data models are scalable, performant, and optimised for consumption through Power BI and other reporting and visualisation platforms. As part of a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team, the Senior Data Scientist will develop analytical prototypes, statistical models, and data science solutions that are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational data standards, governance frameworks, and architectural principles. The role will provide technical leadership in the application of advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, and data science best practices to support strategic and operational outcomes across the organisation.

Options: Provision for an extension of upto 12 months is included in this contract.

Procurement Information

Contract is a call-off from an established Scottish Government framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562115
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
£129,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20263 weeks 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
Social Security Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Venesky Brown Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562115
    Interim - Data Scientist - The Senior Data Scientist will support the transformation and modernisation of organisational data analytics capabilities in support of the organisation's Data Strategy and Public Sector Reform ambitions. The role will focus on delivering new business analytical assets that improve client focused decision making, increase benefit take-up, support fraud identification and prevention initiatives, and drive the reduction of operational error. Working closely with Data Management, Business Intelligence, Operational, and Policy teams, the Senior Data Scientist will support the review and enhancement of benefit data structures, data capture processes, and associated data management practices to maximise the value of a client view of data. They will be responsible for designing, building, and documenting robust, scalable, and trusted transformational logic that enables the creation of a unified, client-centric view of benefit data across multiple services and systems. They will establish and evolve a business-trusted analytical datamart that provides high-quality, governed, and reusable data assets to support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence requirements. Working collaboratively with Data Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Power BI Developers, the Senior Data Scientist will ensure analytical datasets and data models are scalable, performant, and optimised for consumption through Power BI and other reporting and visualisation platforms. As part of a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team, the Senior Data Scientist will develop analytical prototypes, statistical models, and data science solutions that are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational data standards, governance frameworks, and architectural principles. The role will provide technical leadership in the application of advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, and data science best practices to support strategic and operational outcomes across the organisation.

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