Award

CSP25666 - Grants Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25666 - Grants Administrator" has been concluded with an award by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the buying organisation located in Swindon, England. This award notice, published on 6th January 2026, addresses the supply of personnel services within the non-clinical staffing industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a direct award call-off from the CCS RM6277 framework under Lot 1 - Admin & Clerical. The contract, valued at £26,154.56, was activated on 5th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026, located in the postcode area SN2 1FL.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those with experience in providing admin and clerical staff. Although the specific procurement method here excluded competition by employing a direct award, businesses with capabilities suitable for framework agreements would benefit from aligning with such opportunities. While the awarded supplier, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, is a large-scale company, small to medium enterprises can explore possibilities in future framework call-offs where applicable qualifications align.

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Notice Title

CSP25666 - Grants Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of services for a Grants Administrator. This contract has been awarded via a Direct Award against CCS RM6277 - Non Clinical Staffing under Lot 1 - Admin & Clerical.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20f5f7c1-3462-46a2-81f2-212ede63232a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aeed5ac-f901-48c4-bdb4-4639b88ba3a3
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
£26,154 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,154 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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