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GSS24190 RM6277 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, has concluded a procurement process for the title "GSS24190 RM6277 Administrator," under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code: 79620000). This award notice reflects the completion of the procurement stage, facilitated through a direct award under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework, a selective procurement process involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The process culminated in an award to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, effective from 4th March 2024, with the contract running until 30th March 2026. The total contract value is £88,105.92, and it serves the United Kingdom as the primary delivery location. Notable is the flexible contract period with potential variations extending the service to 30th September 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing administrative personnel services. By leveraging an existing framework and directly awarding the contract, businesses with connections to centralized procurement frameworks will find a valuable avenue to expand their operations. Companies like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, which are recognized as an SME operating in the United Kingdom, are well-suited to benefit from such awards that require the provision of skilled personnel. This procurement fosters an environment that supports SME engagement in significant public sector projects, offering a stable long-term contract that enhances business credibility and opens avenues for further governmental and corporate partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24190 RM6277 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 Staffing Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74dbbc9f-3e82-4f36-bdc2-7d3d39f36577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c05582-c769-41b0-bc2f-273324f48d3d
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
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
£88,105 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,494 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2026 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

Notice Documents

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