Award

GSS23370 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

31 Mar 2025 at 14:41

Award

12 Nov 2024 at 11:39

AwardUpdate

05 Sep 2024 at 10:22

AwardUpdate

19 Feb 2024 at 14:29

AwardUpdate

14 Sep 2023 at 10:54

Award

21 Apr 2023 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "GSS23370 Administrator" under the CPV category "79620000: Supply services of personnel including temporary staff". The procurement was conducted via selective direct award against the CCS Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The contract, initially valued at £6,775.36 excluding VAT, has undergone several variations resulting in a final value of £59,000.60 excluding VAT. The service contract is for administrative support located in the United Kingdom, specifically commencing from 18th April 2023 and terminating on 30th September 2025. Key dates include the tender end date on 11th April 2023, the award published on 21st April 2023, and subsequent updates culminating on 31st March 2025.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the provision of temporary personnel services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in non-clinical staffing will find this tender relevant given its call-off framework agreement method favouring streamlined business operations. The contract's enhancement through variations implies potential ongoing requirements and the need for adaptable, scalable staffing solutions, ideally suited for firms with capabilities in flexible administration services.

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Notice Title

GSS23370 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 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Value: PS6,775.36 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 001 PS19,175.94 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation: 002 PS22,447.80 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 003 PS10,601.50 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 004 PS16,962.40 New Contract value PS59,000.60 ex VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d527c61-a264-4972-96ba-e31d69e4e4e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e1f684-468e-44c1-931b-8750cf189ea1
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
£97,855 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,855 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 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
David Gatehouse
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07749434921

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

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