Award

CSP26194 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for administrative services under the title "CSP26194 - Administrator." This procurement falls within the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and is specifically procured through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 framework—a selective method. Located in Swindon, England, the contract covers services throughout the United Kingdom. The contract was successfully awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, with the procurement completed as of 17th February 2026. The contract period commenced on 16th February 2026 and is set to end on 30th September 2026, with a value of £34,864.28.

The procurement process highlights significant opportunities for SMEs, given its suitability criteria. Businesses providing non-clinical staffing services can leverage such contracts to broaden their markets without having to compete in an open bidding competition, as this was a direct award. Organisations capable of delivering administrative personnel services across the UK can increase their client base, enhance their reputation, and secure stable revenue streams by engaging in similar public procurement contracts. The framework agreement method demonstrates the potential for ongoing collaboration with governmental bodies, fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

CSP26194 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d0d925-0fbd-43a1-9169-3c2d06faf8b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef23a8e-1492-41db-b94f-0dd3a34c27a2
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
£34,864 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,864 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 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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