Award

CSP25289 - Test Analyst

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Award Notice
Award

03 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buyer, has awarded a contract for the title "CSP25289 - Test Analyst" in the services category of personnel supply, including temporary staff. This contract is situated in Swindon, England, with delivery from the postal code SN2 1FL. The award process initiated through a tender, executed via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. The initial contract period spanned from 29 September 2025 to 31 March 2026, and has since been varied to extend until 30 June 2026. The award notice was most recently published on 23 April 2026, following its previous publication on 3 October 2025.

Such contracts offer significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing services, particularly those catering to temporary personnel needs. The tender process was selective, facilitating a direct award to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier with relevant expertise. This presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar services or partner within established frameworks. The focus on test analyst roles signifies a demand for skilled personnel, enabling companies adept in recruitment to further enhance their service offerings and collaborate with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

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. Original Contract Date - 29/09/2025 - 31/03/2026 Variation 001 - 01/04/2026 - 30/06/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8bb0dd-5614-4382-8063-595314b1a4d6
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
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
£142,852 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,536 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
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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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