Award

Law Absolute

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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17 Dec 2024 at 12:02

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08 Jan 2024 at 15:42

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22 Jul 2020 at 07:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed its selective procurement process for the "Law Absolute" contract, which entails the provision of temporary recruitment services. Under this framework agreement, Law Absolute Limited has been awarded a contract valued at £600,000. The contract, falling under the "Recruitment services" industry category, is set to run from 27th November 2023 to 30th June 2025. Key dates highlight the award notice publication on 8th January 2024 and the contract start date on 27th November 2023. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the recruitment sector, particularly those capable of providing temporary staffing solutions. Given the substantial contract value and the extended service period, it offers a fruitful avenue for growth for businesses able to meet the CMA's requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria favouring them. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish a robust relationship with a prominent government authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Law Absolute

Notice Description

Provision of Temporary Recruitment Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7442bc1-a7b0-45ae-b774-1b6712adce15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7be4702-f4f0-4aa7-9c16-8305f4d444cf
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,158,757 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

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