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Provision of Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services.

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Executive and Non Executive Recruitment Services under a Direct Award arrangement. This tender falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on recruitment, and is conducted within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 14th July 2026 and concluding on 1st November 2026. This awarded contract is valued at £13,999. The recruitment services are crucial for UK Research and Innovation, with the award published on 17th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in executive recruitment services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The direct award process suggests a keen interest in suppliers with a track record in this niche recruitment sector. Organisations like Allen Lane Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to engage and grow through such government contracts. The focus on both executive and non-executive recruitment services opens avenues for firms specialising in diverse recruitment strategies that can cater to varying organisational needs. This contract can substantially contribute to a supplier's portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services.

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for the provision of Executive & Non Executive Recruitment Services - UK Research and Innovation - Corporate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e567d94-cdb0-4886-afe9-ee1e2837161f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 1-6 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

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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