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Provision Of Umbrella Payroll Services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a prominent British organisation located in London, conducted an open procedure procurement for the provision of umbrella payroll services. The process, classified under the industry category of "Placement services of personnel" (CPV code 79610000), was completed with a contract value of £360,000. The procurement unfolded in stages, completing with the award decision on 30th April 2025. The tender period concluded on 16th May 2025, with the contract commencing on 19th May 2025 and running until 19th May 2026. The procurement process was designed for service arrangements in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises, given its suitability preference for SMEs. The service-oriented contract is ideally suited for companies specializing in payroll and personnel placement services. Unlimited Support Limited, identified as an SME, was ultimately awarded the contract, demonstrating that such businesses can successfully compete in government procurement markets. The open procedure and substantial contract value make it an appealing opportunity for similar businesses aiming to expand their service offerings or client base.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Umbrella Payroll Services

Notice Description

Provision Of Umbrella Payroll Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66ca50c0-34ed-4375-a00c-657bd88e5020
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a287538-7ef5-4da7-8809-8f1c6ffb8c6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 May 2026 1-2 years
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 CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
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

UNLIMITED SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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