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GSS24971 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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29 Aug 2025 at 12:40

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16 May 2025 at 11:43

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02 Apr 2025 at 08:04

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has completed a procurement process titled "GSS24971 - Administrator" under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £40,301.25, falls under the services category and was sourced via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to support UK Research and Innovation. The procurement method employed was selective, with the procurement stage marked as complete. The procurement process concluded with the awarding of the contract to Reed Specialist Recruitment, a large-scale supplier, with the contract period running from 14th January 2025 to 31st December 2025. Notably, the contract underwent several cost variations, cumulatively augmenting the original value.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions, particularly those capable of catering to non-clinical staffing needs. Companies with a robust infrastructure and capacity to manage substantial contract variations would find this tender appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage such frameworks to expand their scope and demonstrate their capability to meet dynamic requirements. Such contracts not only offer financial growth through direct engagement but also enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector entities, potentially leading to further engagements in a similar domain.

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Notice Title

GSS24971 - Administrator

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of an administrator. Original Contract Value: PS6,212.80 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 001: PS1,553.20 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 002: PS2,824.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 003: PS11,293.75 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 004: PS18,417.50 ex VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34b7aeaa-a3fb-4ad5-81e7-58894484b134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6351d8-d1d9-48d3-b4eb-a4d8068df77f
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
£40,301 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,301 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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