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title: "WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor"
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# WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be9b2bef-bcf9-46c9-be6a-ce66fc8d1797

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor" was conducted by the Government Digital Service (GDS), a part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), based in London, England. This procurement falls under the recruitment services category as defined by CPV 79600000 and followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the award published on 14th November 2025 and the contract running from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2028. The contract's estimated value is £97,000,000 with the potential for extension up to two additional years. The GDS aims to secure a neutral vendor responsible for assembling a dynamic supply chain focused on Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) to support GDS initiatives.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in digital recruitment services, particularly those capable of agile supply chain management for various digital professions. While Sanderson Government and Defence Limited has been awarded the initial contract, businesses keen on entering the public sector via similar future opportunities should focus on building versatile teams to cater to DSIT's technological needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to explore similar tenders, as GDS's procurement processes are suitable for SME participation, giving them a platform to demonstrate their capability in delivering specialist digital services critical to the modernisation of government operations.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to for a contingent workforce neutral vendor with a specialist supply chain of suppliers to support the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). A key focus of the service will be Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supporting the Government Digital Service (GDS). However, the skills needed may also be broader, expanding into other areas of DSIT. Therefore, the ability to be agile and build appropriate supply chains for other professions via the neutral vendor Supplier is crucial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694567a2-acab-4709-b89a-afb50481c097 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1A 2QB |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694567a2-acab-4709-b89a-afb50481c097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694567a2-acab-4709-b89a-afb50481c097
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee2ccfe2-7d6c-474b-b3da-9d6f585fd10e
  RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing: Lot 7: MSP: Master/Neutral Vendor

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