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Interim Commercial Lead

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Interim Commercial Lead" was conducted by UK Export Finance, based in London at 1 Horse Guards Road, SW1A2HQ, England. This contract falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with a procurement value of £74,000. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the award stage. The key dates include the tender period end on 23 September 2025 and the contract period starting on 13 October 2025, concluding on 31 March 2026.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those capable of providing interim commercial leadership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are specifically encouraged to engage, suggesting the suitability for a diverse range of business sizes and social enterprises. The awarded contract to Cedar Recruitment indicates a competitive landscape favourable to well-established and competent firms in the field.

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Notice Title

Interim Commercial Lead

Notice Description

Interim Commercial Lead

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-884905c1-a021-4913-bcc7-7f0ff1b43b4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2b49b0-610d-4866-80dd-a9ee7a2e13ae
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

CEDAR RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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