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title: "RM3749 Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) - con_4388"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# RM3749 Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) - con_4388

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08decad-f72b-4581-b136-7e452b7eccbb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RM3749 Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) - con_4388" was conducted by the Department for Education, aimed at hiring contingent workers through the CCS PSR framework. This service falls within the business services category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in Manchester, England, the tender period ended on 17 June 2018, with the contract period commencing on 18 June 2018 and concluding on 17 January 2024. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £36,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to provide contingent workforce solutions to public sector bodies. Such businesses that offer expertise in recruitment services, consultancy, or related business services would be well-positioned to compete. The ongoing relationship established by this contract indicates a sustained need in the public sector, suggesting potential for growth and new prospects in these industries over the contract's duration.

## Notice

Hiring of contingent workers via the CCS PSR framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94bd0e7-917d-45ac-95f5-3aeed037709d |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000,000 |
| 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 FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS |

## 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

- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94bd0e7-917d-45ac-95f5-3aeed037709d
- 7 Jul 2021 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94bd0e7-917d-45ac-95f5-3aeed037709d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94bd0e7-917d-45ac-95f5-3aeed037709d
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b0cc91d-df1c-4515-9f18-5fe17223b88e

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