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GSS24291 - IT Service Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:30

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:11

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01 Jul 2025 at 06:57

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:45

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23 Apr 2024 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for an IT Service Manager, identified as GSS24291, has been awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a direct award from a framework agreement under CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. The initial contract period was from 12 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with several variations extending it up to 30 September 2026. The latest update on this contract was published on 30 March 2026, confirming an amount of £194,786.52 GBP. The procurement is at the award update stage, solidifying the previous awarding to Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT service management, particularly those capable of filling temporary staffing roles in the UK. SMEs have been identified as suitable contenders for similar procurement needs, which can stimulate growth in specialised recruitment and staffing agencies. Given its framework-based procurement method, businesses with existing agreements with UK Research and Innovation or similar entities may find additional opportunities for direct awards in the future. Establishing strategic partnerships or investing in frameworks relevant to non-clinical staffing could also help businesses secure similar contracts, providing stability and potential expansion into government-driven projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24291 - IT Service 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 IT Service Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 Variation 002 - 01/07/2024 - 30/09/2025 Variation 003 - 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 004 - 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ce729f8-f4db-43e2-ad12-0eeea8560c77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8d56ec-a20e-454a-84c7-86838d0874c9
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
£194,786 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,072 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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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