Award

CSP26188 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

This document summarises the award notice process for the temporary administration services required by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of personnel supply services, specifically temporary staff, with a postal code location of SN2 1FL in England. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, employing a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The contract period is set from 17th February 2026 to 30th June 2026, with the award being published on 24th February 2026 during the Award stage. The contract, valued at £20,300.72, was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment.

This tender represents an opportunity for firms specialising in temporary staffing services to engage with a significant public sector organisation, UKRI. Although the award has been completed, similar opportunities tend to arise frequently, particularly for businesses capable of providing skilled administrative personnel quickly and efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for similar engagements, highlighting the potential for growth within this sector through consistent performance and competitive service delivery. By aligning their services with the needs of public entities who utilise specific framework agreements, businesses can position themselves favourably for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CSP26188 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to bring in an administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45eb3eca-85b3-4c73-bf9b-d9030701006a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20854c11-e089-47d0-b61c-728d7c9ff1ea
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
£20,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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