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GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This award notice pertains to the supply of contingent labour, concluded as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework. The project falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a CPV code of 79600000. The procurement method used was "call-off from a framework agreement," and the tender process is now in the award stage, having been finalised on 14th August 2025. The awarded contract runs from 15th August 2025 to 5th August 2031, with a total value of £149,481,000. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage in long-term projects with a high profile client like UKRI. Given the scale and nature of the contract, large companies with the capability to supply comprehensive workforce solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Although the contract has been awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS), understanding such procurement opportunities allows similar businesses to prepare for future tenders. Participation in similar frameworks can offer businesses sustained revenue streams and the potential to develop partnerships within governmental and commercial sectors.

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Notice Title

GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour

Notice Description

***This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement for the supply of contingent labour. This contract is for an initial 5 year and 6 month period with the option to extend for a further 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79032a90-82be-46d1-aaf2-c733c9f1adc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfc64c0-ff91-41a5-bae9-29294e52550f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£149,481,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,481,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
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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

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS (AMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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