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Finance Business Services

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Apr 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process for finance business services, specifically seeking a supplier to provide accounting services through the engagement of interim staff. The tender, classified under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code 79000000), was issued using a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. Notable dates include the contract period from 17 March 2025 to 27 June 2025, with the award published on 10 April 2025. The services will be delivered in London, UK, at DCMS's location on Parliament Street, postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in accounting and finance services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to engage in public sector contracts. Companies with a proven track record in providing high-quality, interim accounting staff will find this contract advantageous. The procurement method through a framework agreement ensures that only pre-qualified suppliers can compete, promoting fair competition and enabling small to medium enterprises to expand their portfolio by securing government contracts. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale organisation, has already been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating the competitive nature of such tenders.

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Notice Title

Finance Business Services

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide accounting services through the engagement of interim staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95cbc503-48de-4de0-99d7-262a6e368ed8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1516e51e-74f9-4411-8015-5e4047c68415
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,727 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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