Award

ACAS27395/CSP25296 - ACAS Contingent Labour

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ACAS27395/CSP25296 - ACAS Contingent Labour" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). This procurement relates to the industry category of recruitment services and was conducted as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, is for the supply of contingent labour and covers a period from 14th November 2025 to 5th August 2031, with a possibility of extension for 18 months. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it took place in the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 8th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses in the recruitment services sector to engage with major public organisations like ACAS. The selective procurement process, derived from an established framework agreement, demonstrates a focus on reliability and professional capability, favouring businesses that can offer robust solutions for contingent labour demands. Companies experienced in large-scale recruitment and workforce solutions are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, both in financial growth and in solidifying their presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

ACAS27395/CSP25296 - ACAS Contingent Labour

Notice Description

***This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework ACAS, The advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service have a requirement for the supply of contingent labour. This contract is for an initial 4 year and 3 month period with the option to extend for a further 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feeb0950-fd78-444d-b635-6586782ad913
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d98185c-8a87-46d1-be47-f76dd65d9e25
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
Not specified
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 5 Aug 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS (AMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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