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FCMC Delivery Resources

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "FCMC Delivery Resources," under the industry category of recruitment services. This process involved the procurement of contingent labour resources to aid the FCMC Project, with the procurement being initiated as a tender. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £425,810.30, commenced on 1 April 2026 and will continue until 30 June 2027. The process concluded with an award to SmartSourcing Limited, officially published on 2 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing recruitment services, specifically those with the capability to supply contingent labour resources. Organisations looking to expand their offerings within this sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities facilitated through framework agreements. Such contracts enable growth by securing long-term agreements with government bodies like The Insolvency Service, thereby providing a reliable revenue stream and the potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

FCMC Delivery Resources

Notice Description

Contingent Labour Resources to help deliver the FCMC Project for the Insolvency Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b911a57e-3d09-4ca7-9ed4-ea13cd224998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed51918-7183-4fde-90f6-0d6c6fc01f02
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
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
£425,810 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,810 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

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