Award

CSP25452 - Solutions Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has completed a procurement process for a Solutions Architect through a direct award from the CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff and RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing frameworks. The process is classified under supply services of personnel and concluded with the awarding of the contract to Synapri Ltd, an SME located in Bromley, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period ranging from 13 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. This award notice, not a call for competition, highlights the buyer's efficiency in meeting its needs under the tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in personnel supply services, particularly within the non-clinical and temporary staffing sectors. Businesses equipped to provide experienced solutions architects stand to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities facilitated through framework agreements. Such engagements allow SMEs to expand their service offerings and strengthen their portfolio by working with high-profile public sector clients such as UK Research and Innovation.

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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.

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/1b15a137-0df7-4b25-b4b9-631ccad5d35d
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
£89,845 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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

SYNAPRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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