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title: "Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784493"
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published: "2025-03-27"
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# Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784493

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for "Award of A4 ETSGO Administrative Officer January 25 to March 25" to Venesky-Brown Recruitment. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves the supply of personnel, specifically one administrative assistant to support the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh, and will be required to attend the office several times a week, adhering to the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy. The contract term is initially for three months, starting 3rd January 2025 and ending on 28th March 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 16-week period, pending further business needs. The procurement process concluded with the signing of the contract on 12th June 2024, and key competencies required include planning, organisational skills, communication, and teamwork.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing services. Companies with experience in supplying administrative roles, particularly those familiar with government operations and its nuances, are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on supporting senior decision-making and governance arrangements, candidates from these firms can benefit from exposure to high-level strategic functions within the Scottish Government. The assignment not only offers steady work over the contract duration but also prospects for extended engagement, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and establishment within public sector staffing markets.

## Notice

One administrative assistant (A4 grade) is required to join the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office (ETSGO) within the Financial Management Directorate. The successful candidate will be required for an initial 3 month period with likely date of commencement early January 25. There is the possibility of a 4 month extension beyond the initial contract period if there is a continued business need .ETSGO works at the heart of the Scottish Government and both roles will support the organisation's Executive Team (ET). ET is the Scottish Government's senior leadership team, with responsibility for leading the organisation to deliver its outcomes for Ministers and the people of Scotland.The roles will suit candidates who enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.Main duties:Supporting the smooth running of the Scottish Government Executive Team meetings by:-Managing calendar invites - ensuring the correct people have the information they require in a timely manner.-Managing the ETSGO mailbox - dealing with emails quickly and accurately, in line with priorities and to tight deadlines.-Building strong relationships within the team and wider division, with Director General Offices and across the organisation.-Providing logistical support for meetings whether hybrid, remote or in-person.-Supporting the commissioning of papers for meetings, ensuring information is retained in line with relevant information management practices.-Maintaining an accurate record of Executive Team meeting actions, and ensuring progress is monitored and documented.-Supporting NXD activity when requiredThis role will also support the effective operation of the Executive Team Strategic Governance Office by offering administrative support to the Deputy Director and management team.The post is based at St Andrews House, Edinburgh. The division adopts the Scottish Government hybrid working policy and principles, where arrangements are agreed locally. Attendance will be required in office several times a week to carry out certain duties, otherwise the post will combine with working from home.Flexible time - 35 hours each week.Essential criteria- Proven planning and organisational skills including the ability to balance competing demands within a fast-paced environment.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.- Good interpersonal, networking and team-working skills with the ability to engage confidently with people/stakeholders at all levels.- Self-starter who can work on their own initiative while managing their workload in a flexible manner.Competencies- Self-Awareness- Teamwork- Communications and Engagement- Customer ServiceRelevant experience of supporting senior decision making or governance arrangements would be very beneficial, preferably in a government or a public service environment.Previous experience of working in the Scottish Government or an understanding of how it is structured and operates.Current BPSS certificate in line with standard Scottish Government policy.Anticipated contract start date of 3rd January 2025 (target date subject to confirmation) running to 28th March 2025 with an option to extend for an additional 16 week period.Off-payroll working rules (IR35) are anticipated to apply. HMRC Determination document provided separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526990 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,505 |
| 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS); FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT; EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES; GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM; HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING; HARVEY NASH; HYMANS ROBERTSON; IGNITE CONSULTING; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; LORIEN RESOURCING; MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION; MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION; NITH VALLEY CONSTRUCTION; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY; THE OPEN UNIVERSITY; TRABAZON; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WIRTGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 15:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526990

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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