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CS22167 RM6160 Lead Test Engineer

UK Shared Business Services Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on the recruitment of a Lead Test Engineer, classified under Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework services. This contract, related to supply services of personnel in the United Kingdom, is in the award phase. Initially set to end on 31 March 2026, the contract has been extended to 31 March 2027. The contract is valued at £716,626.69 and follows a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in temporary staff recruitment, particularly those listed as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies like Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability of such enterprises for participating in similar tenders. Given the extended contract period, businesses can plan for sustained engagement and potentially expand their service offerings within the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

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. Variation (006) - To extend the contract end date from 30/09/2026 to 31/03/2027.

Notice Details

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
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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
£716,626 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,157,816 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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