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title: "Provision of 4x System Developer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830574"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830574.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Provision of 4x System Developer

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830574

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland, acting through the Scottish Ministers, has completed an open procurement process to award contracts for the provision of four System Developers. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and is part of the Scottish Government's Temporary and Interim Staff Services Frameworks 2023 to 2027. The contracts are geographically focused on the Dundee and Edinburgh regions, with further delivery possible across regions in the UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contracts were awarded on 30th April 2026 to Venesky Brown Ltd (for one system developer) and to Harvey Nash Limited (for three system developers). The initial contract terms range from May to October 2026, with potential extensions up to six months.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for growth, particularly for firms involved in IT and system development services. Businesses looking to engage in governmental contracts or specialized roles within the public sector might find these opportunities beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and enhancing their portfolios. Although the current contract was awarded to large-scale suppliers, small and medium enterprises with robust IT development services could prepare for future opportunities by aligning themselves with frameworks and processes like those used by Social Security Scotland. Such engagements not only provide revenue streams but also position companies strategically within governmental procurement ecosystems, opening doors for subsequent tender possibilities.

## Notice

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 4x System Developers.

### Lot Information

Provision of 3x System Developer

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 3x System Developers for an initial 4 month term with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months. The initial terms of the 3x System Developers are: 1x 11/05/2026 - 10/09/2026 2x 26/05/2026 - 25/09/2026. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of the 3x System Developer contracts for up to 6 months. The estimated cost of such extensions has been factored into the contract value stated above.

Provision of 1x System Developer

Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 1x System Developers for an initial 4 month term with the option to extend for up to an additional 6 months. The initial term of the 1x System Developer is: 08/06/2026 - 07/10/2026. Please be aware that this is not a fixed price contract and, as such, actual spend may vary against the contract value stated above.

Options: There is an option to extend the term of the 1x System Developer contract for up to 6 months. The estimated cost of such extension has been factored into the contract value stated above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555548 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £546,936 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HARVEY NASH; 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

- 11 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555548

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555548
  Provision of 4x System Developer - Social Security Scotland acting through the Scottish Ministers is looking to award a contract for the provision of 4x System Developers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830574
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

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