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title: "Contingent Labour Note: Published for completeness, see description for details"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-753e466b-2cfe-4ceb-bbe0-6f537396ec8f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
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# Contingent Labour Note: Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-753e466b-2cfe-4ceb-bbe0-6f537396ec8f

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## Summary

The procurement process for Contingent Labour, initiated by the Department of Health, involved a total contract value of £30,000,000. This contract falls under the industry category of personnel supply services, specifically for temporary staff. The contract period spans from 2 December 2013 to 18 June 2018, with the tender period concluding on 2 December 2013. The tender was awarded following a selective procurement method, confirming the contract for the supplier, Capita Business Services Ltd. The contract award has been published for transparency, noting that it predates the launch of the current iteration of Contracts Finder.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in the provision of personnel services, particularly those capable of supplying temporary staff. While small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to compete, larger firms with robust infrastructures could also benefit significantly. Companies looking to expand their market reach in the public sector can leverage this opportunity, especially those with experience in government contracts and compliance with public procurement standards.

## Notice

Contingent Labour Lot 1 Note: Published for completeness, see description for details This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts., and this contract award predates the launch of this current version of Contracts Finder. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17205af6-d680-4a5c-82e6-9fca7986a97d |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2013 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2013 - 18 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 10:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17205af6-d680-4a5c-82e6-9fca7986a97d
- 19 Feb 2018 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17205af6-d680-4a5c-82e6-9fca7986a97d
- 14 Feb 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34c0def-e4d4-4ee4-a0e6-7e8b5048758f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17205af6-d680-4a5c-82e6-9fca7986a97d
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34c0def-e4d4-4ee4-a0e6-7e8b5048758f
  14th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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