GSS23678 - Interim Lead Finance Business Partner

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 08:57

AwardUpdate

14 Aug 2024 at 12:32

AwardUpdate

09 Jul 2024 at 10:01

Award

19 Sep 2023 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved the contract titled "GSS23678 - Interim Lead Finance Business Partner." It focused on supplying services of personnel, specifically for non-clinical staffing, within the industry category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000). The procurement was executed through a selective method, as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277. The process reached its award stage on 11th May 2026. The contract is located in Swindon, England with a delivery postal code of SN2 1FL. The total contract value awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited amounted to £563,402.83 GBP, with a planned contract period starting on 21st August 2023 and concluding on 31st March 2027.

This tender presents notable opportunities for growth, especially for large-scale recruitment agencies experienced in temporary staffing solutions. Businesses equipped with the necessary capacities to manage complex non-clinical staffing requirements for public sector clients would benefit from such frameworks. Engagement with UK Shared Business Services Limited through similar frameworks can facilitate long-term partnerships and recurring contract opportunities. Although this specific contract is not open for competition, understanding these procedural dynamics positions businesses as strong contenders for future procurements in similar procurement environments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS23678 - Interim Lead Finance Business Partner

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of an Interim Lead Finance Business Partner. Variation 001: Variation 001 is to extend the worker to Monday 30th September 2024. Variation 002: Variation 002 is to extend the worker to Monday 31st March 2025. Variation 003: Variation 003 is to extend the worker to Wednesday 31st March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44b97cd6-e867-4888-9584-481bb2a65968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7612ce53-579c-4cbb-9fa1-4553a1a42040
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
Not specified
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
£51,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£974,106 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
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 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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