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01 Aug 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited sought to fulfil a requirement for a Security Architect for UK Research & Innovation, using a direct award from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. This is a completed award notice for a contract initially set from 29 July 2024 to 31 December 2024, with multiple variations extending it to 31 March 2027. The industry category is 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' under CPV code 79620000, and the contract is valued at £617,762.50 GBP. The procurement method was selective, indicating a call-off from a framework agreement, centred around Swindon, England, with postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of temporary personnel services, particularly those that can extend cybersecurity expertise. Being a call-off from an existing framework, it's particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering within the structured framework guidelines. The contract’s value and duration present a considerable growth opportunity for businesses able to meet the specific requirements of the UK Research & Innovation’s security architecture needs. Suppliers like Talent International (UK) Limited have actively engaged in this space, highlighting the role SMEs can play in fulfilling such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

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 Variation 005 - 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026 Variation 006 - 01/07/2026 to 30/03/2027

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
£617,762 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£890,599 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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