Award

CSP25289 - Test Analyst

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the award of a contract for a Test Analyst role under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000). The procurement, completed via a selective method, involved a direct award through the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. Located in Swindon, England, the contract spans from 29th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with key dates including the contract award on 25th September 2025. This procurement stage is tagged as an "Award", reflecting the conclusion of the tendering process.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing temporary staffing services, specifically those with expertise in Test Analyst roles. Though not open to competition, it highlights the potential for future business prospects, especially for SMEs, due to the framework's suitability considerations. Large staffing agencies, like Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, which successfully secured this award, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should consider participating in framework agreements to position themselves strategically for upcoming government contracts.

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Notice Title

CSP25289 - Test Analyst

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Test Analyst. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09d8eeb0-9a3e-45d7-adca-09786a6e0f53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58f5a24-a976-4218-9432-cb520b829f1d
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
Large

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
£100,684 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,684 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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