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Interim FRC Technical Support

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:54

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:55

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26 Jan 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has completed the procurement process for an "Interim FRC Technical Support" in the services category, aimed at providing contingent labour for its Financial Regulations Changes programme. The direct award approach was employed due to specific and unique skills required, held exclusively by the supplier Millennium Business Technology Limited. This contract, valued at £208,800, initiated on 9th March 2026 and will continue through to 31st December 2026, covering the UK region. The award and contracts are active, as confirmed in March 2026, with no conflict of interest reported.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those with unique skill sets or exclusive rights to specific expertise. Millennium Business Technology Limited, an SME based in Hythe, exemplifies a well-suited contender due to their unique capabilities in serving UK Export Finance's specific project needs effectively. Businesses offering specialised talent and exclusive access can leverage similar opportunities to forge partnerships with central government authorities, enhancing their portfolio and market reach within public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Interim FRC Technical Support

Notice Description

Interim FRC support for an on-going project

Procurement Information

It was a specific contingent labour requirement and this supplier had exclusive rights to this individual

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023432-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£208,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

MILLENNIUM BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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