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Call off agreement of the RM6288 Workforce Solution framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Call off agreement of the RM6288 Workforce Solution framework" has been completed by the Department for Education (DfE), located in London, England. The contract was awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd on 3rd April 2025. This falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000), and the procurement spanned multiple geographies including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £72 million, commenced on 3rd April 2025 and will run until 5th February 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale service suppliers specialising in personnel and temporary staffing solutions, as indicated by the substantial contract value and the geographic diversity involved. While the opportunity is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established capabilities in managing contingent labour and workforce solutions across diverse and international markets may find it a lucrative endeavour for growth and expansion. The Department for Education, as a buyer, offers consistency and long-term partnership potential, further reinforcing the business advantages for well-positioned firms in this sector. The DfE’s strategic emphasis on efficient and compliant market engagement also highlights possible direct and indirect growth avenues for adept providers.

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Notice Title

Call off agreement of the RM6288 Workforce Solution framework

Notice Description

To provide a compliant, speedy and cost effective route to market for the recruitment of temporary resource, such as, contingent labour at the DfE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1c09c21-32ec-4aca-bce2-94817229f245
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1888e8e6-6861-4211-95b7-d5db3879201e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 5 Feb 2030 4-5 years
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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

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