Award

CSP25744 - Contingent Network Engineer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 10:57

Award Notice
Award

21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process for a Contingent Network Engineer, as indicated in their award notice dated 2nd April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with a contract executed through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. The procurement was completed using a selective procurement method. The original contract started on 20th January 2026 and was to end on 27th March 2026 but was extended until 30th June 2026, with a final contract value of £67,142. The work is primarily located in Swindon, England, with the delivery address marked by the postal code SN2 1FL.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing and temporary service provision, particularly those interested in government contracts. SMEs stand to benefit from such tenders, as the suitability criteria indicate a focus on such organisations. Engaging in this framework could allow businesses to expand their professional networks and service offerings by supporting the UK Research and Innovation's need for temporary engineering services. Large-scale recruitment agencies like HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, the supplier involved, could leverage their capabilities to meet public sector staffing demands effectively.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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/143472ee-a52b-44ba-b911-3feb86f065a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£67,142 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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