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Finance Business Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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03 Apr 2025 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded a procurement process for finance business services. This tender falls under the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was carried out through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 26th February 2025, the contract period starting on 17th March 2025 and ending on 27th June 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £42,256 and the delivery location is in London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting services and interim staff provisions. It is particularly suited for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), allowing them to engage with a major government department. The procurement process has been awarded to Investigo UK, a large-scale supplier based in London. Businesses with capabilities in managing finance business services through interim staff solutions would find this tender beneficial for growth and establishing a pertinent contract with the DCMS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Business Services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide accounting services through the engagement of interim staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fe89e75-5d18-4e57-b635-4ff9e0f96999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140cfd60-b359-403e-8fa6-fa52f44359d6
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
Large

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
£42,256 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,256 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND 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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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