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Financial Accountant - Contingent Labour

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Financial Accountant - Contingent Labour" contract, initiated by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under recruitment services, aims to fulfill an interim requirement for contingent labour during the team's permanent recruitment activities. The contract is valued at £97,728 and involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026, with the business located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. MLC Partners Ltd has been awarded the contract following the conclusion of the tender period on 20 March 2026, with the award being published on 28 April 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in recruitment services and contingent labour solutions. The award to an SME, MLC Partners Ltd, highlights the competitive chances for similarly scaled businesses to secure contracts within this industry category. Given the service-based nature of the contract and its location in the United Kingdom, businesses with experience in flexible staffing solutions and temporary workforce management would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such public procurement processes can enable businesses to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

Financial Accountant - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Interim requirement for contingent labour to support the team whilst permanent recruitment activities takes place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8df32284-0278-404b-905b-25e3dc5d681c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cf7698-2d10-4c0f-b61a-4c0e0bfd0530
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
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
£97,728 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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