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CTS Tech Delivery Team

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, based in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract titled "CTS Tech Delivery Team" to SmartSourcing Ltd. This procurement falls under the "Recruitment services" category, aiming to secure technical delivery partners using named individuals for various project technical requirements. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which is now complete, had an end date of March 26, 2024, with the contract running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £1,191,555.52 GBP. The aim was to involve SMEs, excluding VCSE organizations, making it ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in technical recruitment services. The selected supplier, SmartSourcing Ltd, an SME based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, will deliver work packages tailored to support technical project requirements. Such contracts are particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their foothold within government procurement frameworks. Companies that can provide specialized, named individuals for complex technical roles will find this kind of procurement process beneficial for their business growth and reputation in the public sector. The involvement in high-value and structured contracts like this can also elevate a company's profile, leading to further opportunities within similar government frameworks.

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Notice Title

CTS Tech Delivery Team

Notice Description

Technical Delivery Partner to provide work packages using named individuals to support the delivery of various project technical requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dccc99a6-c013-484c-b770-11c31592ab72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6a47f8f-9d66-424f-a5e0-a4fbed7ddf91
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,191,555 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,191,555 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

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