Award

Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services

NS&I

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Award

18 Jun 2021 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by National Savings & Investments (NS&I), focusing on the provision of a "Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services". This contracting opportunity falls under the business services category, particularly in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. The tender process was completed on 28th May 2021, with the awarding of the contract to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd taking place on 4th June 2021. The contract period is scheduled from 4th June 2021 to 31st August 2023, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs looking to provide specialist professional services to a government-backed institution. Businesses involved in consulting, recruitment, or other business services aligned with NS&I's objectives would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this framework, successful bidders can establish long-term relationships within the public sector and expand their service offerings in a stable and supportive environment.

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Notice Title

Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Professional Services on an ad-hoc basis, via a neutral vendor. A call-off contract was signed with Bloom Procurement Services on 4th June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a26adfd0-b1c3-4086-a535-ff190259e9f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2e188a-cbb8-452b-9aa2-7d25b4237610
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 2QX
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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