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title: "Economist/ Researcher"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION"
published: "2024-07-24"
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# Economist/ Researcher

Buyer: SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07b81f96-d64c-4f3d-9ef5-ae79a297fac5

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## Summary

The Social Mobility Commission, based in London, has completed a public procurement process titled “Economist/ Researcher” under the industry category of Recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000). The tender, identified by SMC-2425-70, involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was finalised with key dates including the tender period ending on 21st March 2024, the contract period beginning on 28th May 2024 and concluding on 27th August 2024. The award, valued at £25,415, was made to Allen Lane Limited, also based in London, and published on 24th July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in providing recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in contingent labour. The completed contract indicates a useful precedent for similar future opportunities that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find particularly advantageous. Businesses well-suited for competing would include those with established experience in supplying qualified personnel rapidly and effectively within the public sector framework areas.

## Notice

Economist/ Researcher for SMC - Contingent Labour

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4216cbf3-8628-457b-9e7c-5e34ac573fba |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2024 - 27 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,415 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 22:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4216cbf3-8628-457b-9e7c-5e34ac573fba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4216cbf3-8628-457b-9e7c-5e34ac573fba
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3c917983-4e86-4317-b0e3-dfbfcef8601f
  Redacted short order form

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