Award

WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

14 Nov 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor" was conducted by the Government Digital Service (GDS), a part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), based in London, England. This procurement falls under the recruitment services category as defined by CPV 79600000 and followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the award published on 14th November 2025 and the contract running from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2028. The contract's estimated value is £97,000,000 with the potential for extension up to two additional years. The GDS aims to secure a neutral vendor responsible for assembling a dynamic supply chain focused on Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) to support GDS initiatives.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in digital recruitment services, particularly those capable of agile supply chain management for various digital professions. While Sanderson Government and Defence Limited has been awarded the initial contract, businesses keen on entering the public sector via similar future opportunities should focus on building versatile teams to cater to DSIT's technological needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to explore similar tenders, as GDS's procurement processes are suitable for SME participation, giving them a platform to demonstrate their capability in delivering specialist digital services critical to the modernisation of government operations.

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Notice Title

WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to for a contingent workforce neutral vendor with a specialist supply chain of suppliers to support the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). A key focus of the service will be Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supporting the Government Digital Service (GDS). However, the skills needed may also be broader, expanding into other areas of DSIT. Therefore, the ability to be agile and build appropriate supply chains for other professions via the neutral vendor Supplier is crucial.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9b2bef-bcf9-46c9-be6a-ce66fc8d1797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694567a2-acab-4709-b89a-afb50481c097
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 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 DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning-digital@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2QB
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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