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title: "Finance Interim Cover"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47549c5a-3dd2-4bec-814b-ef3ac5a91cd8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Finance Interim Cover

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47549c5a-3dd2-4bec-814b-ef3ac5a91cd8

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Finance Interim Cover," classified under the business services category, specifically consulting and recruitment (CPV code 79000000). This direct award was made through a call-off from the LGRP temporary recruitment framework for a duration of 6 months, starting on 11th November 2024, with an option to extend by an additional 6 months. The total contract value is £70,000. The awarded supplier, Penna PLC, will provide Finance Analysts/Business Partners to cover absence and supply additional capacity at the delivery location SO14 7LY in Southampton.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in finance and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality interim cover. The contract involves a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, which ensures streamlined and efficient deployment of resources. Businesses experienced in temporary recruitment and familiar with the public sector's operational requirements would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The structured framework and clear extension options provide a stable and predictable business environment for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Finance Analyst/BP to cover absence and provide additional capacity - This direct award has been completed via the LGRP temporary recruitment lot for a period of 6 months with the option to extend by a further 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d8c5ac-8829-41dd-bd1a-cb7b24465634 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 11 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d8c5ac-8829-41dd-bd1a-cb7b24465634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d8c5ac-8829-41dd-bd1a-cb7b24465634
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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