This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 09:55

AwardUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 10:53

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for a senior DevOps Engineer requirement under the framework CCS RM6277 for Non Clinical Staffing, with a total contract value of £505,824.13. The contract, occurring through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, is classified under CPV 79620000, which involves supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contract period spans from 21 October 2024 to 31 March 2027, serving locations within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award update phase as of 14 July 2026.

This awarded contract provides significant opportunities for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), which are identified as suitable for participation. Businesses specialising in staffing and personnel supply, particularly those involved in IT and DevOps services, would find this contract offers a substantial growth potential. As the procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, companies positioning within such agreements could streamline their business expansion by leveraging established direct awards.

How relevant is this notice?

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 Variation 003 - 01/10/2026 to 31/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56cfcec7-27a7-4e3a-ab40-d3ab3b34b47c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c746e4-9ac5-4183-adbd-5abc87d2fb63
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
£505,824 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£594,609 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

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