GSS24983 - Project Management Lead

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 May 2026 at 10:16

AwardUpdate

02 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 08:00

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 06:55

AwardUpdate

28 Apr 2025 at 09:16

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project Management Lead" was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited and is classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category (CPV code: 79620000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method, as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277. The contract, now completed, was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited for the provision of temporary project management leadership services. The contract commenced on 13 January 2025 and concluded on 29 May 2026, with several variations extending the original contract term. Services were delivered in Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL. The total contract value was £253,493.76.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality temporary personnel. With a procurement approach favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the suitability criteria, companies in this sector can leverage similar future contracts as a growth catalyst. The procurement is a prime example of the potential for businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector, enhancing their portfolio and reputation through successful engagements with prominent entities like UK Shared Business Services.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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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
£253,493 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£501,596 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 29 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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