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GSS24887 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, oversaw the procurement process titled "GSS24887 - Administrator" within the services industry sector, specifically for the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The award notice pertains to the hiring of an administrator on a temporary basis, sourced through a direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. This contract has gone through several variations with the current period starting on 9th December 2024 and ending on 26th June 2026. The procurement follows a selective method, involving call-offs from a framework agreement, and the final value of the contract stands at £68,283.95 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying temporary administrative personnel. Ideal companies to benefit from this contract are SMEs as the procurement displays suitability for small and medium enterprises. Although the tender stage is completed, understanding such frameworks can provide valuable insight for companies seeking similar public contracts. Businesses that specialise in non-clinical staffing or have existing framework agreements with public services might find significant growth potential by positioning themselves for forthcoming opportunities within UK public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24887 - 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 an Administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 09/12/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 002 - 01/10/2025 to 30/03/2026 Variation 003 - 31/03/2026 to 26/06/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42a23337-f463-4584-824a-92c909dcf0e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675a0101-054a-4db3-a35d-3bb86b2a4fd7
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
£68,283 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 26 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUTIMENT

Further Information

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