Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13df4-b3e5-7368-b4c8-ac8c91bec17d/interim-data-scientist [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBnegotiated without publication procedure # Interim - Data Scientist [Social Security Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/social-security-scotland) Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Aug 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender The Senior Data Scientist will support the transformation and modernisation of organisational data analytics capabilities in support of the organisation's Data Strategy and Public Sector Reform ambitions. The role will focus on delivering new business analytical assets that improve client focused decision making, increase benefit take-up, support fraud identification and prevention initiatives, and drive the reduction of operational error. Working closely with Data Management, Business Intelligence, Operational, and Policy teams, the Senior Data Scientist will support the review and enhancement of benefit data structures, data capture processes, and associated data management practices to maximise the value of a client view of data. They will be responsible for designing, building, and documenting robust, scalable, and trusted transformational logic that enables the creation of a unified, client-centric view of benefit data across multiple services and systems. They will establish and evolve a business-trusted analytical datamart that provides high-quality, governed, and reusable data assets to support advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence requirements. Working collaboratively with Data Architects, Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Power BI Developers, the Senior Data Scientist will ensure analytical datasets and data models are scalable, performant, and optimised for consumption through Power BI and other reporting and visualisation platforms. As part of a multidisciplinary Agile delivery team, the Senior Data Scientist will develop analytical prototypes, statistical models, and data science solutions that are robust, evidence-based, and aligned with organisational data standards, governance frameworks, and architectural principles. The role will provide technical leadership in the application of advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, and data science best practices to support strategic and operational outcomes across the organisation. Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Public Contracts Scotland ยท Notice rls-164-AUG562115 [View official notice ](https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562115) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileSocial Security Scotland: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/social-security-scotland)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Welland Procurement 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14499-9b5a-7205-8ea0-fe042a689496/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)