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GSS24734 DevOps Engineer (Senior)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the award for a senior DevOps Engineer position, supporting the UK Research and Innovation's needs. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79620000, involves supplying services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a selective procurement method. The initial contract period, starting from 21 October 2024, has undergone variations extending the service until 30 September 2026 across different phases. Engaged in this award process, the buyer and supplier have formalised their agreement through comprehensive documentation.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to engage in a lucrative contract that provides professional services within the personnel supply sector. SMEs equipped with expertise in non-clinical staffing can benefit from participating in similar procurements sourced through the framework agreements as utilised in this process. The established relationship between UK Shared Business Services and BERKLEY SQUARE LIMITED demonstrates the potential for growth and long-term collaboration in service provision, presenting a robust model for similar businesses to aspire to and pursue future agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24734 DevOps Engineer (Senior)

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 DevOps Engineer (Senior). This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Original Contract - 21/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 002 - 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c746e4-9ac5-4183-adbd-5abc87d2fb63
Current Stage
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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
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
£400,751 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,536 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 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

BERKLEY SQUARE

Further Information

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