Award

CSP26348 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to an award notice, where UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) required an Administrator on a temporary basis, fulfilled through a direct award in connection with CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. The procurement of services falls under the category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff." UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, acted as the buying organisation. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award itself was finalised on 18th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 19th March 2026 to 30th September 2026, valued at £30,230.42.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract favourable, as the procurement framework supports such businesses. In this instance, Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract. Organisations adept at integration into existing frameworks and keen on engaging in service-based temporary staffing within the public sector will find this an attractive business avenue.

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Notice Title

CSP26348 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for an Administrator to be brought in on a temporary basis. This has been awarded via a direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-678cd3f8-a312-4098-9376-315b93abcde4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d64364c-318b-4561-adde-b1fad00c478a
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
£30,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 1FF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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