Award

GSS24536 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Mar 2025 at 15:43

Award Notice
Award

26 Jul 2024 at 13:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has concluded an award process for the contract titled "GSS24536 - RM6277 - Administrator" in the area of Supply services of personnel including temporary staff (CPV 79620000). The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM6277 framework agreement, pertains to an administrative role for UK Research and Innovation based in the United Kingdom. The contract, initially set for 22 July 2024 to 31 March 2025, was extended to conclude on 30 September 2025. The award was made on 15 July 2024 and subsequently published on 12 March 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 62,584.17. The buyer is based in Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England, with Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited identified as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing and temporary personnel supply services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-placed to compete due to the specific suitability requirement of the tender. Engaging in such contracts can provide consistent work and strengthen business relationships within the public sector, potentially leading to further similar procurement opportunities. Large-scale suppliers like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited have already demonstrated success in securing this type of contract, indicating the robustness and potential growth for businesses within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24536 - RM6277 - 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 RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract Date = 22/07/24 - 31/03/25 Variation 001 = 01/04/25 - 30/09/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e938cf9-25df-420e-acf9-d941d9bc20d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba5f25d-ceb0-44c6-907d-6b0804a1e125
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, VCSE
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
£62,584 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,184 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 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
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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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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