Award

CSP26036 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP26036 - Administrator", was carried out by UK Research and Innovation through UK Shared Business Services Limited, a procurement organisation based in Swindon, England. This award notice concerns the supply of personnel services, specifically temporary administrative staff, classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement was executed using a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The process accounts for a contract valued at £31,044.85 and covers the period from 26th January 2026 to 30th September 2026. The award was made to Reed Specialist Recruitment on 20th January 2026, and formally published on 22nd January 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in staffing and personnel services to engage with public sector contracts, particularly those aligned with frameworks such as the CCS RM6277. Businesses that are adept at providing temporary and non-clinical staffing solutions, including small and medium enterprises, are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Leveraging existing frameworks allows for streamlined processes, making such contracts accessible to qualified businesses aiming for growth within the public service domain.

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Notice Title

CSP26036 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to bring in an administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73928e8f-f9e3-4e3a-8694-5c93c3844866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d280f50a-6ab2-43cb-8024-c98ab59cf7fb
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
£31,044 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,044 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 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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