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CSP26355 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Innovate UK, under the administration of UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for administrative services as outlined in CSP26355. This notice, dated 23 March 2026, signifies the completion of the procurement process within the 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' industry category, specifically focusing on non-clinical staffing in corporate functions. Following a selective procurement process through a framework agreement, the contract commenced on 23 March 2026 and will conclude on 30 September 2026. The contract was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited with a total value of £29,347.78.

This tender represents an opportunity for large staffing agencies specialising in personnel supply services to engage with Innovate UK's ongoing requirements. While the framework agreement initially selects specific suppliers, it illustrates the potential for businesses within the UK to provide skilled administrative support. Companies with expertise in corporate functions and non-clinical staffing can leverage such contracts to strengthen their presence in government procurement and expand their portfolio by meeting targeted demands in the administrative sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26355 - RM6277 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Innovate UK have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework, LOT 2: Corporate Functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17155967-07c5-47aa-9215-5d2a9197bbad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b085a116-584b-4a69-8675-7e7ddc70cb00
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
Not specified
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
£29,347 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,347 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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