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Companies House Criminal Investigators - Contingent Labour

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has completed the procurement process for the "Companies House Criminal Investigators - Contingent Labour" contract, targeting the recruitment services industry. The tender, classified under CPV code 79620000, pertains to the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The selected procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has an estimated value of £5,961,888. The contract commenced on 22 January 2025 and will conclude on 21 January 2027. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 24 January 2025 and the awarded notice published on 30 January 2025. The project is set within the United Kingdom, and the end of the tender period was on 23 October 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly smaller enterprises (SMEs), given the stipulation for SME suitability. Companies equipped to supply temporary staffing solutions and capable of supporting criminal investigations stand to benefit significantly from this contract. SMEs that can offer competitive and comprehensive contingent labour solutions for Companies House Criminal Investigations are well-positioned to compete. The awarded supplier for this contract is Red Snapper Recruitment Ltd (also referenced as RED SNAPPER LIMITED), located in Poole, Dorset, and Richmond, Surrey, highlighting the favourable conditions for SME involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Companies House Criminal Investigators - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

Recruitment Service Provider for contingent labour to support Companies House Criminal Investigations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d40e07e7-62ef-41bb-b48b-5260549d2a7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3dc3e9-8890-4d57-acc3-715d244d2fa8
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,961,888 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,961,888 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2027 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Sara Hawkins
Contact Email
sara.hawkins@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003 046118

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RED SNAPPER

RED SNAPPER RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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