---
title: "Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework - 5 x Senior User Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000710780"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-01-16"
---

# Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework - 5 x Senior User Researcher

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000710780

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for the provision of 5 x Senior User Researcher services under the 'Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework' to suppliers Harvey Nash and Venesky-Brown Recruitment. The award has a value of £145,981.40 and was signed on 8th November 2022. The tender process started on 14th November 2022 and ended on 13th May 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and is part of the Scottish Government's broader contracting activities.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses in the personnel supply services sector, particularly those providing temporary staff, to engage with the Scottish Government. Companies with expertise in user research and IT staff services can benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future. The 'Award of Interim IT Staff Services Framework - 5 x Senior User Researcher' contract underscores the Scottish Government's commitment to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers for its various service requirements, fostering competition and innovation within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of 5 x Senior User Researcher

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468639 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,981 |
| 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 | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BARDEM; BIOMATHEMATICS & STATISTISTICS SCOTLAND; CLARK CONTRACTS; CODECLAN; DEE COOPER PROMOTIONS; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EKOS; ERC, ASTON UNIVERSITY; FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES; FORM BY THOUGHT; HARVEY NASH; IAIN WALKER; INCREMENTAL GROUP; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; IRVINE PLANT; KICK ICT; KNOXFIELD ESTATE SERVICES; METCRAFT LIGHTING; MHB CONSULTANTS; PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP; RAVENHILL; RESEARCH RESOURCE SCOTLAND; RITEMP SERVICES; SCOTGRAIN AGRICULTURE; SOILESSENTIALS; TAKARA BIO EUROPE; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING - DEMENTIA SERVICES DEVELOPMENT CENTRE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VERITAS ECOLOGY; WE ARE SNOOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 09:59 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468639

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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