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CSP26188 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Jul 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the role of an administrator on a temporary basis under the procurement process identified as CSP26188. The requirement was fulfilled through a direct award via the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework with Reed Specialist Recruitment serving as the supplier. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is situated in Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL and falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). The contract period extends from 17th February 2026 to 31st December 2026, following an initial phase which concluded on 30th June 2026 before a variation extended its duration. The value of the contract is GBP 48,765.86, reflecting the completion status of the process, published on 6th July 2026.

This tender provides multiple opportunities for businesses focusing on non-clinical temporary staffing solutions. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their reach in providing staffing services within the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering skilled administrative personnel for temporary assignments would find this framework advantageous. By participating in such frameworks, companies can establish long-term relationships with government bodies like UK Research and Innovation, thereby enhancing business growth and visibility. The procurement presents a chance to showcase expertise in personnel supply services, positioning successful contractors for further opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

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. Original Contract Date - 17/02/2026 - 30/06/2026 Variation 001 - 01/07/2026 - 31/12/2026

Notice Details

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/26214e69-0274-4573-bef4-0ee7745b2b18
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
£48,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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