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30 Jun 2026 at 13:45

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28 May 2026 at 11:16

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02 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 07:55

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28 Apr 2025 at 10:16

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for a project management lead, under the framework agreement RM6277 administered by Crown Commercial Services. The contract, titled "GSS24983 - Project Management Lead", involved supplying temporary staffing services, classified under the CPV code 79620000. This contract is located in Swindon, England, with postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, progressing through multiple extensions, ultimately concluding on 31 July 2026. Variations extended the contract originally set from 13 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, indicating the successful delivery and ongoing need for these services.

This contract presents substantial opportunity for businesses in the non-clinical staffing and personnel services industry. As the buyer, UK Shared Business Services Limited, encourages participation from SMEs, the contract suits companies looking to expand their work with large government clients and contribute to strategic projects. The successful supplier, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale organisation, indicates the calibre and capacity sought in bidders. This procurement highlights growth potential for well-established businesses capable of managing multiple extensions and flexible service delivery standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS24983 - Project Management Lead

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to provide UK Shared Business Services the temporary provision of an Project Management Lead. Original Contract - 13/01/2025 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 Variation 002 - 01/07/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 003 - 01/10/2025 - 28/11/2025 Variation 004 - 29/11/2025 - 31/12/2025 Variation 005 - 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 Variation 006 - 31/03/2026 - 29/05/2026 Variation 007: 30/05/2026-31/07/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e8e5a0c-4325-45fd-b52f-7a7e97f5312c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d134e4-24da-4b76-8035-69a7d4f1ed72
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
£286,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£534,443 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
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

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