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title: "Finance Lead - Contingent Labour"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY"
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# Finance Lead - Contingent Labour

Buyer: INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-187b0c7d-2f5c-466c-99ff-c240e1dfb159

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Infected Blood Compensation Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed a procurement process for a "Finance Lead - Contingent Labour" under the industry category of recruitment services. This procurement, tagged under the award stage, engaged MLC Partners Ltd as the supplier following a selective method characterised by a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement aimed to secure a finance lead to support the team during the ongoing permanent recruitment activities. The contract spans from 16th March 2026 to 30th September 2026, with key dates including the tender period deadline of 10th March 2026 and the award published on the 28th April 2026. The contract is valued at £123,724.73.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in recruitment services to showcase their capabilities in delivering skilled contingent labour solutions. MLC Partners Ltd's successful engagement highlights the potential for similar entities to partake in future tenders and expand their business portfolios by aligning with the needs of public sector organisations like the Infected Blood Compensation Authority. Businesses that excel in providing recruitment services with the capacity to rapidly fulfill temporary finance leadership roles may find similar procurement processes conducive to growth.

## Notice

Contingent labour requirement for a finance lead to support the team whilst permanent recruitment activity takes place

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694e46d0-6572-4715-970e-ec9a4d628623 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,724 |
| 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 | INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLC PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694e46d0-6572-4715-970e-ec9a4d628623

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694e46d0-6572-4715-970e-ec9a4d628623
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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