Award

Temporary Finance Resource

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2025 at 11:03

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20 Dec 2024 at 17:20

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05 Nov 2024 at 15:57

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25 Jul 2024 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, based in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Temporary Finance Resource" within the recruitment services industry category. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, three separate contracts were awarded to Allen Lane Ltd for varying durations and values. The most recent updates include a contract valued at £115,920 for a period from 5th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage has reached completion with the initial tender period ending on 23rd July 2024.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly those able to offer temporary finance personnel. The contracts awarded reflect varying project durations, offering flexibility and the potential for SMEs to compete given the procurement method favoured such entities. Large suppliers like Allen Lane Ltd have successfully secured these contracts, indicating that businesses with stable infrastructure and capacity to provide personnel swiftly are well-suited to such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Temporary Finance Resource

Notice Description

Temporary resource for finance team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-258f899a-d9f8-4f34-9f1f-5f48782956b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23975d14-d300-405d-9844-2378899869ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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