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26 Jun 2026 at 08:50

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:43

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19 Sep 2025 at 12:44

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:00

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19 Apr 2024 at 11:28

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26 Feb 2024 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GSS24190 RM6277 Administrator" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), headquartered in Swindon, England. This contract pertains to the supply of personnel services, specifically for an Administrator role under the main procurement category of services. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Initially set to commence on 4th March 2024, the contract has undergone several extensions and, as of the latest update, will lapse on 31st December 2026. This process reached the award stage on 21st February 2024 when the contract was awarded to REED Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in London. The total value of the contract is £122,560.32, and it is specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those involved with providing temporary staffing solutions. By engaging with frameworks like CCS RM6277, suppliers such as REED Specialist Recruitment Limited demonstrate the ability to effectively meet niche workforce needs, thereby establishing significant, long-term client relationships. SMEs within the recruitment and staffing industry, especially those inexperienced in public sector contracts, can benefit from exploring similar framework agreements to garner opportunities for growth and enhance their service portfolios. Leveraging such contracts can serve as a catalyst for gaining prestige within competitive markets, fostering broader business expansion, and reinforcing operational credibility.

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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. Original Contract Date - 04/03/2024 - 04/06/2024 Variation 001 - 05/06/2024 - 30/09/2024 Variation 002 - 01/10/2024 - 31/03/2025 Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 - 30/09/2025 Variation 004 - 01/10/2025 - 30/03/2026 Variation 005 - 31/03/2026 - 26/06/2026 Variation 006 - 27/06/2026 - 31/12/2026

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/58c08ef4-b21c-4c26-9be1-bbc912c744df
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
£122,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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