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26 Jul 2023 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has engaged Talent International (UK) Limited as a Data Programme Manager. The procurement, classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, is structured via a selective procurement method with a call-off from the CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. This award notice, part of the services category, indicates the contract spans from 14th August 2023 to 30th September 2026, with the delivery focused in the United Kingdom. The award, valued at £671,220 GBP, reflects several contract variations extending the original period. The most recent update was published on 25th June 2026, marking the award phase as complete.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), explicitly highlighting suitability for these business scales as outlined by the buying organisation. Such contracts, especially in the consulting and staff supply sectors, offer a stable revenue stream and the potential for establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies. As an SME-focused engagement, businesses specialising in data management, staffing services, or IT consultancy, particularly those with experience in public sector frameworks, would find themselves well-aligned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

GSS23614 Data Programme Manager

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 Data Programme Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 14/08/2023 to 31/03/2024 Variation 001 - 01/04/2024 to 30/09/2024 Variation 002 - 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 Variation 004 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 005 - 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 006 - 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026 Variation 007 - 01/07/2026 to 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56840a74-0627-459c-964a-8acf9eb47429
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b5237e-8c6e-449a-8d20-d54e9f4bb4a3
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
SME

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
£671,220 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,855,176 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 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
2
Supplier Names

IO ASSOCIATES

TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK

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