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GSS24097 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Nov 2024 at 15:37

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19 Apr 2024 at 11:22

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29 Jan 2024 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, operating from Swindon, England, has issued an award notice for the procurement titled "GSS24097 Administrator". This procurement process, classified under the supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000), was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The supplier, Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, has been engaged to fulfil the requirements stated in the contract, with the contract period beginning on 6th February 2024 and ending on 30th November 2025, covering the entire United Kingdom. The initial contract value was set at £9,910.08 (ex VAT), with subsequent variations increasing the value to £77,457.78 (ex VAT), as per the latest update dated 3rd June 2025. The procurement stage has concluded with the status marked as complete.

This tender primarily involves the supply of non-clinical temporary and fixed term staff, which presents significant opportunities for agencies specialising in staffing and recruitment services. Given the scope and duration of the contract, large-scale recruitment firms with the capability to provide a workforce provision and management are particularly well-suited to compete. While this particular procurement is complete, similar future opportunities could be ideal for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios in the UK public sector, specifically within temporary staffing services.

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Notice Title

GSS24097 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 Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b11221d-b0b1-4fe1-897b-9c193ab368bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e785afff-0c57-4142-aa77-a2cd9c90f8ea
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
£115,142 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,199 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 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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