Award

CSP25474 - Project Profession Centre Coordinator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:03

Award Notice
Award

22 Oct 2025 at 08:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25474 - Project Profession Centre Coordinator" was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. This procurement is now in the Award stage, having been sourced via a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Staffing framework agreement. The contract, classified under the CPV code 79620000 for the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, is valued at £70,251.84 and runs from 20 October 2025 to 17 July 2026, following a variation to extend the contract end date. The procurement method was selective, aligning with the buyer's need for a suitable provider, which culminated in a direct award to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in staffing services, particularly those able to supply non-clinical personnel, to explore similar opportunities with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and expand their business portfolio. The framework-driven selective approach is particularly advantageous for well-established staffing agencies or SMEs with a strategic focus on temporary staffing solutions. Companies with the capability to align with framework agreements can leverage such contracts to solidify relationships with key government agencies and drive business growth in the public sector staffing domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25474 - Project Profession Centre Coordinator

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 Project Profession Centre Coordinator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract Dates: 20/10/25 - 16/01/26 Variation 001: Was to extend the worker to 17/07/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1260600f-97bd-4c6f-9aea-23324a21dfec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4cc3e09-6c82-4bda-b51e-7d31019785fe
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
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
£70,251 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 17 Jul 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
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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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