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Talent-Company Matching Managed Service

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Mar 2025 at 16:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a procurement process for a "Talent-Company Matching Managed Service" in the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services industry category. The contract, valued at £72,500, was awarded to Tech Nation Group Ltd due to its unique position and experience with the UK's Global Talent Visa scheme. The project aims to improve talent attraction initiatives such as the London Tech Week talent hub for FY25/26 and will help DBT assess future sustainability models. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from 6th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award notice published on 13th March 2025. The location for the delivery is London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in talent attraction and management services, particularly those with experience in elite international talent landscapes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this contract to expand their services and collaborate with a renowned entity like Tech Nation. Companies involved in consultancy services with a focus on international talent matching and attraction initiatives would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, potentially driving business growth and innovation within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Talent-Company Matching Managed Service

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) awarded a contract to Tech Nation since it occupies a unique position in the UK's elite international talent attraction landscape due to its experience of running the Global Talent Visa scheme. This is a bespoke project, designed to maximise DBT and Tech Nation's offering to UK companies and international talent at joint talent attraction initiatives such as the London Tech Week talent hub. This will enable DBT to monitor the impact over the FY25/26 to determine future sustainability models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e83c15de-7832-4fe1-b87c-ff7cacb6c4c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69d0c4c-410b-46e5-9721-756733785461
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TECH NATION GROUP

Further Information

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