Award

GSS24298 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 14:01

AwardUpdate

10 Mar 2025 at 15:01

AwardUpdate

17 Sep 2024 at 13:44

AwardUpdate

25 Jun 2024 at 10:53

Award

15 Apr 2024 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the public procurement process titled "GSS24298 - RM6277 - Administrator," which falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). This initiative, using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, aims to provide administrative support for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement, valued at GBP 84,064.23, will be carried out in the United Kingdom. The contract initially started on 15th April 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2026 after several extensions. This contracting process has been tagged as an award update, with the most recent information being the award update on 26th January 2026, indicating its completion status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying temporary personnel services, especially those familiar with government framework agreements. The contract's extension and substantial value indicate steady demand and recurring opportunities in non-clinical staffing, making it appealing for large organisations like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, the awarded supplier, as well as SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service horizons in the public sector. The available framework and direct award method streamline the procurement for eligible suppliers, ensuring a straightforward process for businesses positioned to meet the criteria set for public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

GSS24298 - 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. Original Contract - 15/04/2024 to 15/07/2024 Variation 001 - Was to extend the workers end date to 30/09/2024 Variation 002 - Was to extend the workers end date to 31/03/2025 Variation 003 - Was to extend the workers end date to 30/09/2025 Variation 004 - Was to extend the workers end date to 31/12/2025 Variation 005- Was to extend the workers end date to 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e382e97-3f41-4433-a965-537fb741b111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2697bef-c641-40f9-b498-4272fe46f7b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£84,064 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,702 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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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