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FCDO PSR-AMS Provision of Workforce Solutions

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in East Kilbride, Scotland, has concluded a purchasing initiative titled "FCDO PSR-AMS Provision of Workforce Solutions," classified under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). This award stage was finalised on 17 March 2026, with the contract starting on 30 January 2026 and running until 31 January 2029. The procurement falls within the services category and deploys a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative covers a wide geographical area including the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and more globally. The total contract value is £150,000,000, with Alexander Mann Solutions appointed as the supplier.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies involved in workforce solutions, particularly those specialising in contingent labour, permanent recruitment, resource augmentation, and overseas worker campaigns. While SMEs and VCSEs may not find this specific opportunity suitable, large-scale enterprises adept in handling large procurement contracts will benefit. Businesses looking to expand into international markets will find the geographical diversity of delivery locations advantageous. Additionally, participating in such frameworks can enhance credibility, create long-term service relationships with government bodies, and secure substantial financial growth potential over the contract's three-year span.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCDO PSR-AMS Provision of Workforce Solutions

Notice Description

Contingent Labour, Statements of Work, Recruit Train Deploy, Permanent Recruitment, Resource Augmentation, Overseas Workers and Campaigns for the FCDO This notice is for the original period of 3 years of contract until 31 January 2029. Cabinet Office spend control for contingent labour mandates the use of this framework which is a single supplier to all public organisations. CCS ran a compliant procurement and the awarded RM6288 call off to AMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f27a0d5-1816-4562-9d40-f08f66bf2524
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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