---
title: "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Lead Data Engineer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638271"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT Staff Services - Lead Data Engineer

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638271

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services, specifically for a Lead Data Engineer. This procurement activity falls under the services industry category, with a focus on IT services, consulting, and software development. The tender period for this project commenced on 1st January 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The contract, valued at £34,000, was signed on 17th December 2020. This initiative aims to enhance technical solutions for data integration, supporting various technical teams with effective leadership and quality assurance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with expertise in data integration and management. Companies with a background in providing technical personnel for complex IT projects, including those proficient in Oracle and Pentaho, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. With potential follow-up projects expected beyond March 2021, organisations that can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong track record in similar roles should consider engaging with the Scottish Government's contracting activities.

## Notice

Taking the lead in designing technical solutions for data integration solutions, identifying risks and planning implementation with other technical teams. Providing technical leadership to a team of developers, including formal quality assurance of code and resolving complex data issues (including Oracle Spatial data).The initial project is to upgrade Pentaho DI Upgrade to version 9, including the using of components for Active MQ. If the budget is approved, there will be another project starting in April 21 looking at stabilizing the use of Oracle flashback as a means to detect data changes in a transactional database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402434 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | A.C.T HERITAGE; BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND; CHANGEWORKS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; GLADE DEER MANAGEMENT; HAMILTONS ENVIRONMENTAL; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; KANTAR WORLDPANEL; LEVENSEAT; LORIEN RESOURCING; MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION (PERTH; MLL TELECOM; ORLO; PHILIPS ELECTRONICS; PINACL SOLUTIONS; R GROOM TREE SERVICES; SWARCO TRAFFIC; SYSTRA; THE DOUBLE A TRADING; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 14:30 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402434

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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