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Corporate Services Contractor

OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of The Children's Commissioner has completed a procurement process for a Corporate Services Contractor to provide support across HR, procurement, governance, and risk. This public contract is classified under miscellaneous business-related services (CPV 79990000) and is located in London, UK (postcode: SW1P 3BT). The tender phase ended on 31st July 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 30th November 2024. This tender was awarded through a direct award method due to specific knowledge and experience requirements, with the total contract value amounting to £16,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate services, particularly those offering HR, procurement, governance, and risk management solutions. Although the awarded contract to Micon Metcalfe indicates the importance of subject matter expertise, the procurement method signals potential opportunities for businesses with established reputations in these areas. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those with relevant experience and knowledge, would find such opportunities crucial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Corporate Services Contractor

Notice Description

Providing corporate services support across HR, procurement, governance and risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30cd035c-7e3f-4fbe-a039-cbb6ea72f7ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d74b69b-3a59-4477-bcbf-c990ea341711
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 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
OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Andrew Cottrell
Contact Email
andrew.cottrell@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072275341

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

MICON METCALFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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