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Interim FARCT

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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03 Mar 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Interim FARCT" contract, aimed at providing interim labour services for the FARCT Team. The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process was conducted via a direct single tender action, with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract period starting on 7th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. The entire process has been awarded a value of GBP 65,332.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their footprint in the education and training services sector. The Department for Business and Trade's emphasis on SME suitability makes it a favourable opportunity for smaller-scale businesses equipped to provide skilled interim labour. MLC Partners Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has already secured the award, demonstrating the competitive nature and the calibre of services required. Enterprises with a focus on providing high-quality, temporary professional staff in multiple geographic locations would find such tenders highly advantageous for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

Interim FARCT

Notice Description

Interim Labour for FARCT Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9812a510-2e1b-4895-a9d0-620992e9ba3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c448e1d5-b06e-4902-9cde-c18d4bb739df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

MLC PARTNERS

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