--- title: "Award of Senior User Researcher" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-11-20" --- # Award of Senior User Researcher Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782451.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the role of Senior User Researcher to Venesky Brown Ltd. This contract falls under the services category, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV 79620000). The procurement method was direct, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming effective from 1st June 2025 and continuing until 12th April 2026. The contract, valued at £309,000, is based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of professional services, particularly those specialising in IT and user research. It highlights the demand for high-level expertise in user research within governmental projects. Firms capable of providing specialised personnel and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Companies with a strong track record in user experience research and a presence in the Scottish market should consider engaging with such procurement opportunities to foster growth and establish strong relations with public sector clients like the Scottish Government. ## Notice 1 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=NOV518691 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £309,000 | | 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD; NHS TAYSIDE; QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SRUC | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | 19 | | Supplier names | AECOM; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASTELL SCIENTIFIC; ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY; ESSENCEMEDIACOM; FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK; HAMILTON WASTE AND RECYCLING; IOPT; KSO RESEARCH; LANGSTANE; LEMAITRE VASCULAR; MATHERS DAIRY UTENSILS; ORANGETEK; PICK EVERARD; RICHARD IRVIN FM; THE KEIL CENTRE; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; VENESKY BROWN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 20 Nov 2024 at 11:36 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518691 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/ - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.qmscotland.co.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - http://www.spa.police.uk - http://www.sruc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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