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Award of Scottish Government - Interim Manager Framework - FOM Lead - Ranked Solution

Scottish Government

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08 Oct 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government bought interim programme leadership and specialist business-case and benefits-management support for agricultural reform. The assignment is to take the Agricultural Reform Full Business Case through approval, building on existing programme work to shape the reform strategy and the future operating model for delivering agricultural support. The work includes developing the benefits framework, defining measurable benefits and performance measures, and supporting the preferred option’s implementation. The supplier is expected to work across economics, finance, commercial, procurement, policy, operational delivery, digital and programme-management teams, and to support senior decision-makers with advice, assurance and reporting.

The procurement has been awarded to Venesky-Brown Recruitment, and the contract is active. The recorded contract signature date is 10 August 2026. The awarded value is £295,456. One bid was recorded. The requirement was presented as a ranked solution under an interim manager framework, but the procurement method and evaluation criteria are not stated in the available process details. The assignment includes taking the Agricultural Reform Full Business Case through approvals by October 2027. No contract end date or duration is reported here.

This award shows demand for senior interim expertise spanning agricultural policy reform, business-case development and programme benefits realisation. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to take a complex public-sector business case through governance and approval, build benefits profiles, maps, baselines, targets and realisation plans, and establish evidence-based tracking and reporting. The work also calls for sound investment appraisal and judgement on affordability, value for money, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence. Suppliers need to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and facilitate agreement among senior stakeholders, while producing clear briefings and assurance for leadership and investment forums. Experience connecting an approved business case to delivery plans, performance measures and long-term outcomes would be directly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Scottish Government - Interim Manager Framework - FOM Lead - Ranked Solution

Notice Description

* This assignment will require taking a Full Business Case (FBC) for Agricultural Reform through approvals by Oct 2027, a critical element of the future of agricultural support. It will build upon work already completed in the Agricultural Reform Programme to define the Agricultural Reform Strategy and associated future operating model for delivery of support.* Develop and maintain the programme's benefits management and benefits realisation framework, ensuring benefits are clearly linked to strategic objectives, investment decisions, and intended outcomes.* Define and oversee benefits profiles, benefits maps, performance measures, baselines, targets, benefit ownership, and realisation plans.* Ensure benefits are measurable, evidence-based, and supported by robust tracking and reporting arrangements throughout programme delivery.* Work collaboratively with economists, finance, commercial, procurement, policy, operational delivery, digital, and programme management teams to mobilise for delivery fo the business case preferred option.* Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops and working sessions to validate proposals, and secure agreement on key elements of the agreed option for the business case* Provide expert advice on investment appraisal, risks, dependencies, affordability, value for money, delivery confidence, and benefits realisation.* Support programme governance and approval processes through the production of high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment decision-making forums.* Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the approved business case, delivery plans, performance measures, and long-term realisation of programme benefits.* Provide ongoing advice and assurance to the Programme Director and Senior Responsible Owner regarding business case approvals and benefits realisation best practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,456 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Fife Council

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Revenue Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Enterprise

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

The James Hutton Institute

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
Postcode Area
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Venesky Brown Ltd

Laboratory Specialist Services Ltd

Gerald Eve LLP

G3 Consulting Engineers Limited

BMI Ross Hall Hospital

Kings Park Hospital

Elanic Ltd

Nuffield Health

Spire Healthcare

SKODA UK

AECOM

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Quo Imus Limited

Jeremy Benn Associates Limited

BB7 Consulting Limited

Local Transport Projects Ltd

J Thomson Colour Printers Ltd

Algo (Blairgowrie) Ltd

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Conor Price Engineering Limited

Central Taxis (North East) Limited

Further Information

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