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CSP26212 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Jul 2026 at 12:39

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP26212 - RM6277 - Administrator," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research and Innovation. This opportunity fell under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000), with a focus on corporate functions. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 17th February 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026, with services to be delivered to a location in Swindon (postal code SN2 1FL). The total value of the contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited was £48,765.86. This award notice was published on 6th July 2026, indicating the completion of the procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large recruitment agencies specialising in non-clinical staffing solutions, particularly those with capabilities to fulfil corporate function roles. Businesses with a strong presence or expertise in temporary staffing services, who are capable of leveraging established framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not considered for this award, larger companies with the capacity to quickly mobilise and deliver contractual requirements in the services sector can potentially benefit from such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26212 - RM6277 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework under Lot 2 - Corporate Functions. Original Contract Date - 17/02/2026 - 30/06/2026 Variation 001 - 01/07/2026 - 31/12/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63f496b7-d6d5-45e7-a445-6e59be85cd63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208509d3-f1ca-4dfc-90fe-11580b0420b2
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
£48,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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 1FF
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

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

Further Information

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