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RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework (Contingent Labour PSR)

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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16 Jan 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework (Contingent Labour PSR) under the industry classification of Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV: 79620000). This contract, valued at £739,200,000, has been awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions. The contract encompasses services delivery across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period closed on 1st February 2025. The contract period is from 1st March 2025 to 1st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in the supply of temporary staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), can potentially benefit from participating in such framework agreements owing to the structured, long-term nature of the contract. Businesses equipped to offer flexible and scalable workforce solutions will find this contract particularly attractive due to its extensive duration and broad geographical coverage.

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Notice Title

RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework (Contingent Labour PSR)

Notice Description

RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework (Contingent Labour PSR)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6e902ac-39a3-4fa2-8bc8-056393811767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9344af9-27b9-45d3-b1bc-96f7f7093815
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£739,200,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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