WP2275 Extended Talent & Services - Contingent Workforce Neutral Vendor

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Buyers

Government Digital Service

Value

£97,000,000

Suppliers

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE LIMITED

Classifications

Recruitment services

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Submission Deadline

4 months ago

Published

4 weeks ago

Description

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.

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