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GSS23496 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) requiring the services of an Administrator, conducted through UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, England. The contract falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and has been progressed through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The process is in the award phase, and while the initial contract period ran from 19th June 2023 to 19th September 2023, it has been extended multiple times through variations. The current extension will see it running until 30th November 2025, with a total contract value of approximately £100,404.88 excluding VAT. This selective procurement method involves a significant opportunity within the services sector, focusing on personnel supply across the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in recruitment and personnel services, particularly those able to fulfill roles on a temporary basis. The framework agreement mechanism streamlines the award process, making it an appealing prospect for larger recruitment firms like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, the awarded supplier. While the approach favours larger-scale enterprises, opportunities exist for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and offering competitive services. The project's requirement for administrative personnel hints at ongoing needs within public-sector supportive roles, presenting potential recurring business for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23496 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. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Date = 19/06/2023 - 19/09/2023 Variation 001 = 20/09/2023 - 29/03/2024 Variation 002 = 30/03/2024 - 30/09/2024 Variation 003 = 01/10/2024 - 21/12/2024 Variation 004 = 22/12/2024 - 31/12/2024 Variation 005 = 01/01/2025 - 31/05/2025 Variation 006 = 01/06/2025 - 30/11/2025 Total Contract Value: PS100,404.88 ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4adc271f-33f8-4411-a57f-ed122b116a22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f5349c2-e062-4c10-99ad-d1dd99e0f90c
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
£100,404 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 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 RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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