Award

CS22167 RM6160 Lead Test Engineer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:59

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01 Apr 2025 at 13:45

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16 Apr 2024 at 10:29

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03 Apr 2023 at 16:24

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31 Oct 2022 at 10:33

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05 Apr 2022 at 12:43

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28 Mar 2022 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a Lead Test Engineer position was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for UK Research and Innovation, using the CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. It is part of the services category, specifically the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract initially planned to run from 28 March 2022, ending on 31 March 2026, but was extended to 30 September 2026. The total contract value has been updated to £646,296.71, highlighting continued investment in this project. This award notice, dated 20 February 2026, marks the completion phase of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and the provision of non-clinical temporary staff. With HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited already serving as the supplier and leveraging its SME status, similar businesses that have the capacity to offer expert personnel services may find such frameworks beneficial for growth and portfolio diversification. The procurement prioritises SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for firms of this scale, particularly those with strong networks or expertise in staffing solutions within England. This contract exemplifies the importance of understanding framework agreements and direct awards in entering and sustaining business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CS22167 RM6160 Lead Test Engineer

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Lead Test Engineer. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Variation (005) - To extend the contract end date from 31/03/2026 to 30/09/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4278fb-9aa5-4450-96ea-f2de850980a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b922330-358a-4810-9cce-22cde1cc0fe3
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
£646,296 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,087,486 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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