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GSS24875 - European Portfolio Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Nov 2024 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for a European Portfolio Manager to Reed Specialist Recruitment under the framework agreement CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. This engagement covers supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff, as classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement, with a budget of £238,700, is facilitated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is now in the awardUpdate stage, with the contract starting on 25th November 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The services are to be delivered at a location identified by the postal code SN2 1FL, Swindon, England.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses in staffing and personnel management. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit given the participation criteria, which are favourable to such entities. Reed Specialist Recruitment, a large enterprise, is the supplier whereas the contract conditions provide a substantial financial opportunity, especially for businesses skilled in non-clinical staffing solutions. The nature of the engagement requires temporary personnel supply, which can serve as a strategic entry point for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24875 - European Portfolio Manager

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 Portfolio Manager on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6960bc4b-a3eb-4e01-b960-5772adcac91d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£238,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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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