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GSS24373 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Apr 2025 at 15:08

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22 Jul 2024 at 09:27

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21 May 2024 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited recently completed the procurement process for the temporary provision of an Administrator under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277. This award is for UK Research and Innovation and involves Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited as the supplier. The contract spans multiple variations, initially from 15 April 2024 to 15 July 2024, with subsequent extensions up to 30 September 2025. The total contract value is £61,810.60. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, and is classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, specifically for non-clinical temporary and fixed term staff within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in temporary staffing services, particularly SMEs looking to establish themselves in the public sector. Companies with capabilities in providing non-clinical staff can benefit from engaging in such framework agreements, enhancing their portfolio and gaining exposure to significant government contracts like this one. The nature of the contract indicates a consistent demand for administrative roles, which could lead to future opportunities for similar procurements. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited's involvement highlights the relevance and potential growth for businesses adept at managing large-scale staffing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24373 Administrator

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term staff to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of a Administrator. Original Contract - 15/04/2024 to 15/07/2024 Variation 001 - 16/07/2024 to 30/09/2024 Variation 002 - 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d0c7456-bf1d-4857-997a-bdacdfcf247a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0616291-5775-4fea-bd6b-43816acefb3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£61,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
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
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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

Further Information

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