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Interim Finance Business Partners

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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11 Nov 2024 at 15:09

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19 Sep 2024 at 15:31

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02 Apr 2024 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for "Interim Finance Business Partners" within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. This direct procurement sought to address urgent staffing gaps while a permanent recruitment campaign is underway. The contract, valued at £298,887.42, was awarded to MLC Partners Ltd, an SME based in London. The contract period starts on 18th March 2024 and ends on 28th March 2025. The project is primarily located in London, UK, with the procurement process now in the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th March 2024 and the contract award date of 26th March 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in accounting, auditing, fiscal services, and recruitment. By providing interim finance business partners to the Department for International Trade, businesses can demonstrate their capability in high-pressure, urgent scenarios, potentially leading to long-term contracts and relationships. SMEs with expertise in these areas and the capacity to deliver within the given timeline are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, helping them expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Finance Business Partners

Notice Description

Interim Finance Business partners to support on urgent gaps in DBT whilst permanent recruitment campaign is completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cad591c9-6b8e-4dc6-afb7-192df66fa9df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4f0962-1499-4f7f-bcf9-d3c96a831d0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,887 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,887 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
fbpdl.g1@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

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