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Provision of Tail Spend

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service involves the provision of a Tail Spend solution beneficial for internal Crown Commercial Service users, titled "Provision of Tail Spend". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and is designated for the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, labelled under ID CCSO25A23, has been completed as of its award stage, with crucial dates highlighting the contract period from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2027. The procurement was executed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an initial tender period concluding on 1st September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialised in integrated solutions that enhance procurement processes. With a total contract value of £100,000, it presents a lucrative deal particularly suitable for established companies adept at providing comprehensive catalogue services that streamline purchases outside existing agreements. Given the completion and award to UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, further engagements or similar tenders could arise, providing ongoing growth potential for businesses experienced in this service category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tail Spend

Notice Description

To provide internal CCS users with access to the tail spend catalogue to allow the purchase of goods that are not currently ordered through an existing agreement/contract, through a solution integrated to our Workday application.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c4210c6-56cb-4227-bcfe-4fc016b3676b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b89038-f4e5-4c5e-94f1-3d0e60fd798e
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2027 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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