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CSP25744 - Contingent Network Engineer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Contingent Network Engineer, under a contract titled "CSP25744 - Contingent Network Engineer." This procurement, classified under the industry category of 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' (CPV: 79620000), was carried out using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Swindon, England, with postal code SN2 1FL, the contract was awarded on 6th January 2026, following the closure of the tender period on 5th January 2026. The contract commenced on 20th January 2026 and will conclude on 27th March 2026, with a total value of £31,295. The buying organisation for this process is UK Shared Business Services Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly for roles requiring specialised technical expertise. Organisations suited to engage in such contracts include those within the non-clinical staffing industry, and both Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability considerations. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector staffing domain, especially those providing temporary staffing solutions, may find ample growth opportunities in partnerships with the UK Shared Business Services. The award of the contract to HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited indicates the high level of competition and potential for success in similar future tenders.

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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.

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/f4814428-3cdf-4c11-882f-df975e06fcb3
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
£31,295 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,295 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 27 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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