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ICS - Workforce Solutions 2025

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ICS - Workforce Solutions 2025" was concluded with an award to Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd (AMS) as the single eligible supplier. The award was part of the Workforce Solutions framework, managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The process, classified under recruitment services (CPV code 79600000), utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 16th July 2025 and ends on 17th July 2028, covering locations including the UK and other specified international regions. The award was confirmed on 16th July 2025, with the total value reaching £68,132,463.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly for those perceived as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Businesses adept in offering comprehensive workforce solutions and capable of managing large-scale projects would be well-suited to meet the requirements outlined in the framework. As a competitive opportunity facilitated by ICS, this contract also signals prospects for business growth through engagement with government-backed initiatives and other international collaborations within the framework's specified regions.

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Notice Title

ICS - Workforce Solutions 2025

Notice Description

This was an award under the Workforce Solutions framework, with Alexander Mann Solutions as the single eligible supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c68c07df-6eb9-4a6d-9767-8d641c5ab7e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf93417-c9d5-49d9-9d61-e7e1006241d3
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
£68,132,463 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,132,463 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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
Not specified

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 LTD (AMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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