Award

GSS23694 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:39

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:03

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24 Mar 2025 at 08:03

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:57

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18 Mar 2024 at 14:54

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14 Sep 2023 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited facilitating the engagement of an Administrator on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The industry category for this engagement is "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff", with a primary location in the United Kingdom. This contract, which follows the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has progressed to the award stage as of April 2026. The final contract period runs from October 2023 to June 2026, with the total contract value reaching £156,170.08.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in providing personnel services, particularly those experienced in non-clinical staffing. Large recruitment firms like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in this space due to the scale of operations required. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find interest as the procurement process indicates suitability for smaller organisations, although not specifically for VCSEs. The recurring nature of such contracts within the public sector can help businesses ensure a steady stream of revenue and long-term growth prospects.

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Notice Title

GSS23694 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13a15d55-b590-4c35-b7bc-9b8b1962cabf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da402a7-6a8e-4afb-9972-bb3a51aa6535
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
£156,170 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,603 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2023 - 26 Jun 2026 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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