Award

GSS24788 - Grants Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Nov 2025 at 08:11

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 10:45

Award

27 Nov 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under consideration involves UK Shared Business Services Limited acting as the buying organisation, seeking services for the role of a Grants Administrator. This procurement is positioned within the 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' category, classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement, conducted through a direct award under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework, is marked complete. It commenced on 5th November 2024 with an initial end date of 31st March 2025, subsequently extended until 30th September 2026. The services are to be delivered in Swindon, England, with a postal code of SN2 1FL. The total contract value is £66,016.62, and the procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth primarily for companies specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions, such as personnel supply services. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in managing temporary staff placements. The awarded supplier for this project is HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale organisation with no specific emphasis on voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) qualifications. This gives an edge to qualified and experienced recruitment agencies aiming to expand their portfolio with government-related contracts or extend their services in the public sector. The awarded contract offers a substantial financial commitment over nearly two years, presenting significant business potential for eligible firms.

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Notice Title

GSS24788 - Grants Administrator

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 Grants Administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 05/11/2025 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 002 - 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cc39102-048a-4b3d-9df3-8c08c948b80b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd906acb-d761-4758-97b7-d6576256e7c9
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,016 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,753 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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
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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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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