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30 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Workforce Solutions Contract" was conducted by the Government Legal Department, based in London, England. This tender, categorised under supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, concluded with the awarding stage, with the contract being awarded on 29th May 2026. The procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. With a substantial value of £198 million, the contract period is set to run from 27th May 2026 to 5th August 2031, and it focuses on delivering services within the United Kingdom. The buyer in this process is the Government Legal Department, and the supplier awarded the contract is Alexander Mann Solutions Limited.

This opportunity can potentially benefit large businesses specialising in workforce solutions, as they can deliver comprehensive personnel supply services. Although this specific contract has already been awarded, firms in the same industry may prepare for future similar opportunities by aligning their services to meet the demands of large-scale government contracts. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide scalable and flexible workforce solutions, possibly in collaboration with public sector framework agreements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in upcoming contracting opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

Workforce Solutions Contract

Notice Description

Workforce solutions services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b57d4be0-1bb6-4dcd-bf56-41ca7c19d8e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b357b449-bd9f-48db-961a-1980a198f66c
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
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
£198,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 5 Aug 2031 Over 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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