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Economist/ Researcher

SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION

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24 Jul 2024 at 22:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Social Mobility Commission, based in London, has completed a public procurement process titled “Economist/ Researcher” under the industry category of Recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The tender, identified by SMC-2425-70, involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was finalised with key dates including the tender period ending on 21st March 2024, the contract period beginning on 28th May 2024 and concluding on 27th August 2024. The award, valued at £25,415, was made to Allen Lane Limited, also based in London, and published on 24th July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in providing recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in contingent labour. The completed contract indicates a useful precedent for similar future opportunities that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find particularly advantageous. Businesses well-suited for competing would include those with established experience in supplying qualified personnel rapidly and effectively within the public sector framework areas.

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Notice Title

Economist/ Researcher

Notice Description

Economist/ Researcher for SMC - Contingent Labour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4216cbf3-8628-457b-9e7c-5e34ac573fba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 27 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

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