Award

GSS24789 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 14:50

Award Notice
Award

31 Oct 2024 at 14:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the award of a contract titled "GSS24789 - Administrator" in the industry category of personnel supply services, including temporary staff, with CPV code 79620000. This contract, awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment, involves providing an administrator for UK Research and Innovation. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework, with the original contract period from 7th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, extended to 31st December 2025. The total value of the contract is £53,073.80, and the service is to be delivered within the United Kingdom. It has progressed to the Award stage, with the award notice published on 17th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative and temporary staffing services. The procurement method involved selective tendering, providing a competitive yet controlled opportunity ideal for businesses capable of meeting specific requirements outlined in framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, highlighting inclusivity and support for diverse business growth. The contract value and duration offer substantial revenue prospects and stability, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking expansion within the non-clinical temporary staffing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24789 - 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 Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Date: 07/10/2024 - 31/03/2025 Variation 001: 01/04/2025 - 31/12/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26cbb72b-4f73-44ac-9b59-63713b8852f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201e2c16-e8e1-48f2-8532-78d732b3bc8d
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, 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
£53,073 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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