Award

Commercial Business Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

21 Jan 2022 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is seeking to engage a supplier for Commercial Business Services, focusing on the provision of business services to the DCMS commercial team through contingent labour. This procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £27,300. The procurement method utilised is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st November 2021 and concluded on 31st January 2022, with the award decision made on 1st December 2021.

This opportunity can significantly benefit SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business services and contingent workforce management. With an emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the DCMS, companies that specialise in consulting, workforce recruitment, and other related services will be well-placed to compete for future contracts in this domain. Engaging in such tenders can not only enhance service delivery for public entities but also foster growth and expansion within these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Business Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide business services to the DCMS commercial team through the engagement of contingent labour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b387065-4a66-470f-b769-3ebf94138937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7948c3c-00ed-479b-a5c4-36e0f7b6baad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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