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GSS24533 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Jul 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GSS24533 - Administrator" was initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research & Innovation. This process falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000) and involves services to be delivered in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL). It is an award notice, not a call for competition, finalised using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The contract, valued at £87,287.56, runs from 24th July 2024 to 26th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in the supply of temporary personnel services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the scale of operations and the established framework, such businesses can showcase their expertise and reliability in providing skilled administrative staffing solutions. By engaging with this type of procurement process, companies can strengthen their portfolio with reputable public sector associations and demonstrate capability in handling contracts with structured frameworks.

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Notice Title

GSS24533 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research & Innovation had a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fc0d428-d2a5-4277-98d0-e75eeba07001
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca26d5ff-0e5e-40e7-9c5c-80b62d36d903
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
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
£87,287 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,287 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 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
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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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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