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The Provision of a Head of Finance, Commercial and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry 2

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located in London, England, has completed the tender process for the provision of a Head of Finance, Commercial and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry 2, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000). This procurement opportunity utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, initially ending on 30th September 2025 but extended to 31st March 2026. The total contract value now stands at £169,818, with significant extensions made to ensure project continuity. The procurement process reached the 'award' phase, with MLC Partners Limited being the selected supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially those experienced in handling high-profile public sector assignments. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, similar opportunities in the future could be well-suited for other large companies with the capacity to manage contracts of this scale and nature. Businesses with a strategic aim to expand their portfolio in public sector finance projects, particularly those involving sensitive inquiries, would find this type of procurement an ideal opportunity to leverage their organisational capabilities for substantial growth.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Head of Finance, Commercial and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry 2

Notice Description

Provision of the Call-Off Deliverables Additional information: 2 Extensions: 1.Time extension, taking the expiry date from 30/09/2025 to 30/12/2025. Uplift PS61,108.75 (excluding VAT) 2.Time extension, taking the Contract Expiry Date from 31/12/2025 to 31/03/2026. Value uplift of PS40,524.75 (excluding VAT), Taking the Total Contract Value to PS169,818 (excluding VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£169,818 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,184 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

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