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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 07:55

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process for a Contingent Network Engineer, with the industry category focusing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. This tender was part of a selective procurement process, opting for a call-off from a framework agreement under CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. The initial contract period began on 20th January 2026 and extended through multiple variations from 12th January 2026 to 26th March 2027. The contracting process concluded with the award to HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, totaling a value of £172,816.80, published on 1st July 2026. The targeted delivery location for this service is postcode SN2 1FL in England, and it primarily aligns with small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing services, particularly those proficient in handling contingent or temporary personnel requirements. Ideal candidates are SMEs capable of efficiently managing network engineering services on a temporary basis. Engaging with such contracts could enable businesses to solidify their standing in government procurement sectors, enhance their project portfolio, and build lasting relationships with prominent government agencies such as UK Research and Innovation. The structured procurement through a framework agreement further positions this opportunity as a reliable avenue for consistent business opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP25744 - Contingent Network Engineer

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 Contingent Network Engineer on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 12/01/2026 - 27/03/2026 Variation 001 - 28/03/2026 - 30/06/2026 Variation 002- 01/07/2026 - 26/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41c5977a-2c40-43fa-a303-23fd2bbb34ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd19f5d6-e824-482f-a99c-15967e2efde2
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
£172,816 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£204,111 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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