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GSS24144 RM6277 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:24

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25 Mar 2025 at 13:22

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18 Mar 2024 at 14:48

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14 Feb 2024 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent award update involves UK Shared Business Services Limited contracting REED Specialist Recruitment Limited for the provision of an Administrator role for UK Research and Innovation. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method via the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework, focusing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 12 February 2024, with the current period set to end on 30 March 2026, following several variations. The industry category is services, and the procurement process is at the award stage with an active status. The overall value of the contract was last listed as £121,173.52 in GBP, reflecting the financial commitment to this staffing arrangement.

The contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in staffing services. Companies with expertise in supplying temporary personnel can leverage framework agreements to secure similar direct awards, enhancing their portfolio and establishing enduring partnerships with public sector organisations. The procurement system supports SMEs, ensuring they have access to bid and compete in this service category, facilitating business expansion and reputation building within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24144 RM6277 Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Original Contract - 12/02/2024 to 12/05/2024 Variation 001 - 13/05/2024 to 30/09/2024 Variation 002 - 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 004 - 01/10/2025 to 30/03/2026 Variation 005 - 27/01/26 - 30/02/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09cd4adb-736a-454d-8cdc-e60ad141e4b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c4cf4f-f85e-444a-b233-af4fd44ec44a
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,173 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,078 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2024 - 30 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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