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09 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) involves the award of a contract for contingent labour services. This procurement, titled "GSI Contingent Labour," falls under the industry category of services provided by business, professional, and specialist organisations, classified with the CPV code 98110000. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender now complete. The contract runs from 15 June 2026 to 30 November 2026, with an awarded value of £89,700. The award stage was completed with DSIT as the buying organisation, and the contract was awarded to MLC Partners Limited on 8 June 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing professional services and those capable of offering flexible workforce solutions. Given the nature of the call-off framework agreement, businesses with existing capabilities in managing contingent labour across diverse geographies are well-suited to compete. The procurement expressly indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering these businesses a platform for growth by tapping into public sector contracts. Businesses with a strategic interest in expanding their service offerings to government buyers and increasing their footprint in the public sector service category will find this contract particularly appealing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSI Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Contingent labour for services required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d134b16-35a9-48f3-8ea6-3f5451519339
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbbae99e-3432-4b67-bee4-a999330f9a34
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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