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26 Jun 2026 at 08:48

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:51

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10 Sep 2025 at 08:39

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28 Mar 2025 at 13:57

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02 Dec 2024 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of an Administrator on a temporary basis under the contract "GSS24888 - Administrator". This contract falls into the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The project is located in Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Initially awarded on 25th November 2024, the contract experienced variations extending its duration until 31st December 2026. The entire process has reached the award stage with Reed Specialist Recruitment as the supplier, and the contract value amounts to £97,190.41. The main procurement stage has been marked as complete, indicating successful fulfilment of requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in personnel supply services, particularly those capable of providing temporary staffing solutions. Given the specific nature of the contract and its orientation towards service provision, businesses that specialise in non-clinical staffing and have the capability to operate within a framework agreement are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from such contracts, especially those based in or near Swindon, enhancing their portfolio by collaborating with government-backed organisations. Providing personnel to high-profile clients like UK Research and Innovation can significantly bolster a company's credentials and market presence.

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Notice Title

GSS24888 - 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 Date: 09/12/24 - 31/03/25 Variation 001: 01/04/25 - 30/09/25 Variation 002: 01/10/25 - 30/03/26 Variation 003: 31/03/26 - 26/06/26 Variation 004: 27/06/26 - 31/12/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46cbc2ad-750c-41a1-9063-676e2604e64f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02514cab-812f-40e8-ab14-b1cf5775b0b1
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
£97,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,918 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUTIMENT

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