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title: "CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ee7"
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# CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ee7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process "RM6277" was overseen by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance and pertains to the sourcing of Non Clinical Staffing across various UK public sector bodies, including central government departments, NHS bodies, and local authorities. This initiative aims to create a collaborative framework contract to address the staffing needs for various non-clinical roles, such as administration, IT professionals, and legal support. The procurement, which follows an open procedure under a framework agreement, was planned to go live in July 2023, with related tender activities culminating in November 2022. The framework agreement featured multiple lots with a significant value estimation of £2.5 billion over four years, indicating a broad scope for suppliers across the UK.

This procurement offers extensive business growth opportunities for employment agencies and recruitment services that specialise in providing non-clinical staffing solutions. The framework is designed to accommodate a maximum of 999 suppliers, ensuring a competitive yet inclusive marketplace for both large organisations and SMEs. Businesses with capabilities in temporary and fixed-term staffing across sectors like IT, administration, legal, and estates management are particularly well-suited to compete. This setting not only broadens the supplier base but also opens avenues for innovation and specialised service offerings, aligning with government objectives to secure efficient and high-quality staffing services.

## Notice

Professional Services to assist development resource shortfall within DDaT against time dependant contracted projects. 

Procured via the DEFRA Digital Data Technology and Security via "Supply of IT Resources to the DEFRA group" Contract

### Lot Information

Admin & Clerical

Professional Services to assist development resource shortfall within SRE against time dependant contracted projects

Corporate Functions

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

IT Professionals

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

Legal

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

Scientific, Technical & Clinical Coding

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

Estates, Facilities Management & Ancillary Staff

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

MSP: Master/Neutral Vendor

The requirement is for the supply of Non Clinical Staffing from both Employment Businesses and Employment Agencies as detailed in Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Invitation to Tender. The Supplier covers all roles related to this lot as described in Schedule 1 Appendix A - Person Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053792-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,658,068 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Additional buyers | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE; THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel
- 79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers
- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053792-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053698-2026
- 23 May 2023 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014639-2023
- 19 May 2023 at 08:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014281-2023
- 16 Nov 2022 at 13:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032499-2022
- 21 Oct 2022 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029712-2022
- 20 Apr 2022 at 15:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010314-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.hays.co.uk
- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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