Award

GSS23259 - Test Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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29 Jan 2025 at 13:44

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19 Nov 2024 at 16:18

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06 Jun 2024 at 09:38

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28 Feb 2024 at 11:46

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25 Jul 2023 at 15:45

Award

16 Mar 2023 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited recently concluded a procurement process to hire a Test Manager for the UK Research and Innovation organisation. The contract was awarded through a direct award from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement followed the selective method, focusing on services in the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The completion of this contract is set in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL), with the initial contract period running from 17th March 2023 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value, inclusive of several variations, amounts to GBP 316,800.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying non-clinical temporary and fixed-term personnel services. Given the substantial budget and scope, it is particularly suited for large enterprises with significant resources and expertise in such services. Additionally, the project underscores the vital role of experienced personnel management in public sector contracts and may encourage larger firms to consider similar tenders to further expand their portfolio within the public sector. The engagement of UK Shared Business Services Limited and Talent International (UK) Limited as the successful supplier showcases the importance of reputable, resource-equipped firms in fulfilling substantial public sector service contracts.

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Notice Title

GSS23259 - Test 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 Test Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - PS88,320.00 (17/04/2023 to 31/10/2023) Variation 001 - PS65,920.00 (01/11/2023 to 31/03/2024) Variation 002 - PS39,680.00 (01/04/2024 to 30/06/2024) Variation 003 - PS82,560.00 (01/07/2024 to 31/12/2024) Variation 004 - PS26,880.00 (01/01/2025 to 28/02/2025) Variation 005 - PS13,440.00 (01/03/2025 to 31/03/2025)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87da260-cb04-463f-84b7-f049e5b0033a
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
£316,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,029,760 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
2
Supplier Names

PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP

TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK

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