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GSS25162 - UKRI 2025/26 Council Member Recruitment Agency Fees

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Mar 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the 2025/26 Council Member Recruitment Agency Fees, under the title "GSS25162 - UKRI 2025/26 Council Member Recruitment Agency Fees." This contract falls under the job search services category, with a CPV code of 79611000, and covers services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6290 Framework. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25 February 2025, with the contract running from 10 March 2025 to 9 March 2026. The total contract value is £149,400.

This awarded contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in high-profile or governmental appointments. Large-scale recruitment agencies, such as Perrett Laver Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are ideally positioned to leverage their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Although the contract specifies that it does not target SMEs or VCSEs, it emphasises the importance of robust credentials and proven service delivery in competitive tendering within the public domain.

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Notice Title

GSS25162 - UKRI 2025/26 Council Member Recruitment Agency Fees

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for 2025/26 Council Member Recruitment Agency Fees. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6290 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03f91d1a-0242-4f86-b167-1161a90834ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1d2ca21-5d0d-414b-88c9-4d2905a0fdca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

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