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22 May 2026 at 14:08

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:58

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24 Sep 2024 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has announced an award for a contract titled "GSS24690 RM6277 Administrator" under the CPV classification of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff". This contract pertains to the provision of administrative services to the UK Research and Innovation and is organised under the industry category of services. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. The contracting process is currently complete, with the contract period beginning on 23rd September 2024 and extending until 26th June 2026. The location specified for delivery is the United Kingdom, with UK SBS based in Swindon, England acting as the buying organisation.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large recruitment agencies specialising in supplying temporary and non-clinical personnel. While the procurement does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger establishments like REED Specialist Recruitment Limited, who have been selected as the supplier, can benefit significantly by enhancing their profile and experience within the public sector. Businesses equipped to navigate framework agreements and proficient in managing contracts lasting several years would be well-suited to such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS24690 RM6277 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 Staffing Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a268ca4-6dff-4d6a-a61e-c1ff299ff15d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef289a0-d81f-4259-85c8-b2c2172fc852
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
Not specified
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
£76,244 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,936 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 26 Jun 2026 1-2 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
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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