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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "CSP26614 - Infrastructure Support Analyst". Falling under the recruitment services industry category (CPV: 79600000), this process was specifically aimed at sourcing support staff via selective procurement through a pre-established framework agreement—SUPC PFB4054 Framework (Lot 2). The awarded contract, made public on 29th July 2026, commenced on 27th July 2026 and will continue until 31st October 2026. The procurement, managed as a call-off from an existing framework, was valued at £13,158 and is targeted within the United Kingdom.

This award notice presents prospective business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The framework method used in this procurement process is typically beneficial for companies with a pre-existing relationship with the buyer or those who are part of framework agreements. With Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd securing the contract, the process highlights opportunities for other recruitment service providers to engage in similar frameworks or direct awards in the future, enhancing their visibility and business reach in the public sector. Businesses equipped to provide timely and efficient recruitment services could find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their service offerings and establishing a foothold within this structured procurement framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26614 - Infrastructure Support Analyst

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the via the SUPC PFB4054 Framework (Lot 2) for a Infrastructure Support Analyst.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-360067ff-e202-486c-b54b-248446f32b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb111d7f-e1b9-428d-81db-51819ec34594
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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