Award

GSS24379 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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AwardUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 08:34

AwardUpdate

31 Mar 2025 at 14:01

AwardUpdate

05 Aug 2024 at 08:27

Award

21 May 2024 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of administration personnel services as part of the UK Research and Innovation's ongoing requirements. This contract has been sourced under a selective procurement method via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework, focussing on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract, valued at £80,364.91, commenced on 1 June 2025 and will run until 30 November 2025, serving locations within the United Kingdom. This marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with updates published on 5 June 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative and personnel services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, can benefit from engaging with framework agreements to enhance their service offerings and establish valuable partnerships within the government sector. Large-scale firms like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the ability to leverage existing frameworks to secure lucrative contracts, which can be an effective strategy for business growth in this industry category.

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Notice Title

GSS24379 - RM6277 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70d170b1-316f-4662-8878-f7d0fda75672
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15684b5-98fc-4686-9c6b-96b1c97a6455
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, VCSE
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
£80,364 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,364 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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 1FL
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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