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Finance Contingent Labour

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Finance Contingent Labour" was conducted by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This tender involved recruitment services within the United Kingdom, under the industry category of services, with a value of £23,215.50. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period was from 16th March 2026 to 1st May 2026. Awarded to MLC Partners Ltd, the contract stage is in the award phase, with the award date being 10th March 2026.

This tender offers opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in recruitment services. It provides a platform for growth within the finance sector, supporting short-term labour needs for financial year-end accounts. Given its framework agreement basis, businesses adept in flexible workforce solutions may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The collaboration with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority can enhance business portfolio and credibility in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Finance Contingent Labour

Notice Description

A short term contingent labour requirement for the finance year end accounts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8b63cff-068c-42d7-a4ae-521e6f386f95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d3e5912-d528-4d50-b005-91ec87cbef03
Current Stage
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,215 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,215 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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