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Interim FBP

UK SPACE AGENCY

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract titled "Interim FBP" for the engagement of an interim Finance Business Partner to work in their Edinburgh office. The procurement, categorised under services with a focus on the supply of temporary staff, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Livingston James Limited, runs from 24th March 2025 to 27th June 2025, with the possibility of an extension. This procurement process is complete, with the contract signed on 21st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional staffing services, particularly those experienced in financial roles. Although the contract was directly awarded without competition, the necessity for temporary financial expertise underlines a consistent demand within the public sector, suggesting potential future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing skilled personnel on a temporary basis, especially within the finance sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Interim FBP

Notice Description

Engagement of an interim Finance Business Partner to work in the Edinburgh office for approximately three months, engaged in-scope of IR35 on PAYE payroll of an umbrella company under the appointed supplier Livingston James Limited (registered company no. SC363639).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f73e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010625-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVINGSTON JAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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