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Assistant Finance Business Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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22 Jan 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process titled "Assistant Finance Business Partner" under the industry category of recruitment services (CPV: 79600000). The contract, valued at £21,463.50, involves the recruitment of an Assistant Finance Business Partner located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 21st January 2025. The contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was published on 22nd January 2025, and MLC Partners Ltd, identified as an SME, has been selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the recruitment sector, particularly SMEs. Firms specialising in finance recruitment services can benefit from engaging with similar tenders by offering niche expertise and tailored staffing solutions. Procuring agencies like the Department for International Trade often favour small to medium-sized enterprises for their flexibility and specialised services, making this an attractive contract type for potential bidders. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those experienced in providing finance professionals and offering comprehensive recruitment services tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Assistant Finance Business Partner

Notice Description

Recruitment of Assistant Finance Business Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ad8483d-94d6-4d27-821d-8f35ac6acf96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e0d010-a86f-4d73-9092-0e9889b9e261
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,463 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,463 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London

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

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