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CSP25452 - Solutions Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:36

Award Notice
Award

14 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement is an award notice issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the requirement of a temporary Solutions Architect, classified under the industry category supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contract covers the period from 13th October 2025 to 30th September 2026, following an initial end date in March 2026 and a subsequent variation. Located in Swindon, England, the procurement process follows a selective method through a framework agreement, specifically CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff and RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. As the procurement stage is at the award phase, the contract has been awarded to Synapri Ltd, with the most recent award published on 5th March 2026.

Businesses in the services category, particularly small and medium enterprises, can benefit from keeping abreast of such opportunities where personnel supply services are needed. The direct award approach via a framework agreement implies a streamlined process, making it accessible to businesses that are already part of the agreements like SMEs. Participation in similar tenders can foster business expansion and enhance industry credibility, particularly for firms experienced in non-clinical personnel staffing. Being awarded such contracts can strengthen networking connections and provide financial growth, thus emphasising the importance for potential bidders to qualify for and engage with framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25452 - Solutions Architect

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 temporary Solutions Architect. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff and RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract Date : 13/10/2025 - 31/03/2026 Variation 001: 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae796ec-ac39-47d3-99da-fe0858d37ef6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebc5e9b-f436-43ec-863a-c67f53206f34
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
£184,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£274,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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

SYNAPRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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