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GSS24551 - Security Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:46

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02 Apr 2025 at 07:48

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19 Nov 2024 at 09:49

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The procurement was for a Security Architect under the reference GSS24551, primarily falling within the industry category of supplying personnel services, including temporary staff (CPV 79620000). The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS RM6277) and has reached the award stage. The contract was initially set to run from 29th July 2024 to 31st December 2024, with extensions bringing its conclusion to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Talent International (UK) Limited, an SME, with a total value of £388,725.

This contract award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security architecture services and IT consultancy to engage in further extensions or similar future projects. SMEs with expertise in non-clinical temporary staffing would find this domain particularly fitting for expansion. The framework agreement method suggests potential for ongoing partnerships and further engagement with UK Research & Innovation and other governmental bodies, making it an enticing prospect for firms aiming to grow their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24551 - Security Architect

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research & Innovation had a requirement to bring in a Security Architect. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 29/07/2024 to 31/12/2024 Variation 001 - 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025 Variation 002 - 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 Variation 003 - 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 004 - 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3595359a-bab7-45ca-9535-e9c668414d0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04d9801-fff4-43e0-86d8-afa67708c64e
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
SME

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
£388,725 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£661,562 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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