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Temporary Finance Business Partner

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:11

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20 Dec 2024 at 17:08

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05 Nov 2024 at 16:13

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08 Jul 2024 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has concluded a tender process for a "Temporary Finance Business Partner" in Richmond, England, under the industry category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). The procurement, which followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, moved from tender initiation on 24th June 2024 to awarding all contracts by 25th June 2024. The contracts, valued at various amounts up to £174,570, were fully awarded to Allen Lane Limited, with contract periods spanning from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for financial service providers, particularly SMEs, seeking to expand their client base by offering temporary staffing solutions. Allen Lane Limited’s successful bids underline that businesses with a strong capability in the supply of personnel services can effectively compete in such selective procurement processes. The contracts entail providing temporary finance business partners, thus calling for companies experienced in financial consultation and temporary staffing. The structured procurement method ensures transparency and fairness, making it accessible for qualified service providers aiming to support public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Temporary Finance Business Partner

Notice Description

Temporary Finance Business Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93248edd-873a-4d7e-9634-eed3a901211f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a17176d-664e-48b4-bd55-c6cdf0526336
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£174,570 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,570 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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