CSP25447 - Business Case Specialist

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 08:10

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 09:35

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP25447 - Business Case Specialist" was spearheaded by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category, classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement process, conducted as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage upon its completion. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom, with specific operations centred in Swindon, England. Significant dates in this process included the tender period ending on 30th September 2025, and the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The final award notice was published on 12th May 2026.

This tender highlights business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in supplying personnel services, including temporary staffing solutions. Owing to its framework agreement basis, it suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) able to deliver under structured procurement processes. Businesses capable of providing specialised personnel with expertise in business case development, especially those with prior experience in non-clinical staffing, would find this tender advantageous. HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract with a total value of GBP 175,395.96, elucidating the level of competition and standard required for potential contenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP25447 - Business Case Specialist

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Business Case Specialist. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Variation 001 was to increase the workers working days Variation 002 was to increase the worker's working days

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cd90c3f-8bf4-4c09-84c3-5b27762abf04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39946bce-52a0-45ea-bd99-07d6e4aab3bc
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
£175,395 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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