This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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29 May 2026 at 12:44

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05 Mar 2026 at 10:07

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 16:24

Award

25 Mar 2025 at 13:22

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 14:48

Award

14 Feb 2024 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GSS24144 RM6277 Administrator" involves the UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, England. The contract, awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, pertains to the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" under CPV classification 79620000. The process, initiated as a tender and sourced via a selective procurement method—specifically a call-off from a framework agreement—is classified primarily as a service procurement within the United Kingdom. The contract, having undergone multiple variations, is slated to run from 12th February 2024 until 26th June 2026. The most recent award update was recorded on 29th May 2026, marking the process stage as award update, and the project is valued at GBP 134,413.12.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to provide administrative support services. Given the selective procurement method, companies already part of the relevant framework or those skilled in supplying temporary personnel services are ideally positioned to participate in similar future tenders. The emphasis on non-clinical staffing services invites businesses specialising in administrative and temporary staffing solutions to build their portfolios with public sector contracts and gain stable revenue over the contract duration. The expertise in prompt, reliable service delivery tailored to the public sector is crucial for effective competition in this procurement landscape.

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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 Variation 006 - 30/03/2026 to 26/06/2026

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
Award

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
£134,413 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2024 - 26 Jun 2026 2-3 years
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
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

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