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Finance Lead - Contingent Labour

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Infected Blood Compensation Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed a procurement process for a "Finance Lead - Contingent Labour" under the industry category of recruitment services. This procurement, tagged under the award stage, engaged MLC Partners Ltd as the supplier following a selective method characterised by a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement aimed to secure a finance lead to support the team during the ongoing permanent recruitment activities. The contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 30th September 2026, with key dates including the tender period deadline of 10th March 2026 and the award published on the 28th April 2026. The contract is valued at £123,724.73.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services to showcase their capabilities in delivering skilled contingent labour solutions. MLC Partners Ltd's successful engagement highlights the potential for similar entities to partake in future tenders and expand their business portfolios by aligning with the needs of public sector organisations like the Infected Blood Compensation Authority. Businesses that excel in providing recruitment services with the capacity to rapidly fulfill temporary finance leadership roles may find similar procurement processes conducive to growth.

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Notice Title

Finance Lead - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Contingent labour requirement for a finance lead to support the team whilst permanent recruitment activity takes place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-187b0c7d-2f5c-466c-99ff-c240e1dfb159
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694e46d0-6572-4715-970e-ec9a4d628623
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,724 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,724 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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