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Recruitment Service for Independent Controller

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a procurement process for the "Recruitment Service for Independent Controller" with a total value of £120,000. This project falls under the recruitment services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Lorien Sourcing Ltd on 15 January 2023, with the contract period spanning from 20 February 2023 to 20 February 2024. The key procurement stages, from the tender period ending on 15 January 2023 to the contract start date on 20 February 2023, were completed successfully.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of managing high-value contracts for public sector entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable for these kinds of contracts, given the tender's compatibility with SME capacities. Engaging in such government projects not only offers financial benefits but also enhances industry reputation and paves the way for future government contracting opportunities. Lorien Sourcing Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, secured this contract, highlighting the potential for substantial business growth through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Service for Independent Controller

Notice Description

Recruitment of independent controller

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c4e29f-6a9c-419d-87d1-62c771d583d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c07c940-008c-4769-bfdb-224eedb657de
Current Stage
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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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIEN SOURCING

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