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GSS24265 RM6277 Head of IT planning and Finance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:40

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:58

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10 Apr 2024 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, a prominent buying organisation based in Swindon, England, seeking to fulfil a Head of IT planning and Finance role for UK Research and Innovation. The contract has been awarded to Talent International (UK) Limited, operating from Birmingham, under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework via a direct award. Classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category, the procurement utilises a selective method facilitated through a framework agreement. The contract, initially active from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, has been extended up to 30th September 2026. The latest award notice was published on 4th March 2026, and the total contract value amounts to £569,700.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its suitability endorsement. Businesses specialising in IT staffing or offering personnel services can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. The established framework agreement also streamlines access to similar future contracts, enabling firms with relevant capabilities to foster long-term partnerships with government entities. The consistent demand of personnel services in the UK underscores the potential for sustained business engagement and growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24265 RM6277 Head of IT planning and Finance

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 Head of IT planning and Finance. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Original Contract - 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 002 - 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b4de205-697c-4bf7-a341-ccaffd3be836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b92a597-f266-41c6-b714-82a69957b5ce
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, VCSE
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
£569,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,254,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

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