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GSS23574 - Data Engineering Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:05

Award

04 Apr 2025 at 09:28

AwardUpdate

27 Mar 2024 at 16:48

Award

18 Jul 2023 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) requiring a Data Engineering Manager, a contract managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the supply of personnel services, including temporary staff under CPV code 79620000. The procurement uses a selective method, specifically a direct award under the CCS RM6160 framework, with the contract being awarded on 13th July 2023 and published on 18th February 2026. The contract duration spans from 24th July 2023 to 30th September 2026, located in Swindon, England at postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement is in the award stage, with UKRI contract variations extending service periods, reflecting growth and continuity in fulfilling their operational needs.

This tender creates business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers with expertise in personnel supply services, offering a high-value engagement of £644,260. Precision Resource Group Limited and Talent International are suitable competitors, given their roles as active suppliers. The nature of the procurement aligns with firms specialising in staffing, particularly within frameworks offering substantial contracts under non-clinical staff supply categories. Companies with adequate scale can leverage their capabilities to meet UKRI's demand and potentially expand their presence in the public sector market, further enhancing their business growth.

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Notice Title

GSS23574 - Data Engineering 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 an Data Engineering Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS R Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 24/07/2023 to 31/03/2024 Variation 001 - 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 002 - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 003 - 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c17f198-90c9-4cdd-850e-171032924525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d048d9a-f128-4d16-bbe0-1f243aa1fc3e
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
£644,260 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,660,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

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