Award

Finance Business Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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12 Jun 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) employed a selective procurement process for the provision of "Finance Business Services." The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, primarily focusing on business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The industry category is CPV code 79000000, and the services were required in London, at the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The contracting process culminated in an award on 18th March 2025, with a complete status. The procurement process had several key dates, including the tender end date on 26th February 2025, and the contract period ran from 1st April 2025 to 27th June 2025. The tender value was set at £35,061.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing interim accounting services to government organisations. It is particularly suited for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), given its inclusivity criteria. The award was granted to Robertson Bell Ltd, a large supplier, indicating that well-established firms with substantial capability in offering business services can effectively compete. Engaging in such contracts can foster business expansion and strengthen partnerships with government departments, thereby enhancing the credibility and portfolio of participating businesses.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67383fc1-1d08-49e7-94ce-bc1f1f3f35ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d2a638-9ac3-4616-a940-8a45dfabc7de
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
£35,061 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,061 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 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

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

ROBERTSON BELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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