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GSS24780 Commercial Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Oct 2024 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Shared Business Services Limited aims to source personnel services through a selective, direct award from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The contract, titled "GSS24780 Commercial Manager", spans from 28 October 2024 to 30 September 2026, following an extension. The industry category is defined under CPV code 79620000, focusing on the supply of personnel and temporary staff, with service delivery in the United Kingdom. The process is in the award stage, highlighted in both the dates 11 October 2024 and published on 8 April 2025 for subsequent variations, reflecting its completion status.

This tender brings considerable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specifically those experienced in providing temporary staffing solutions. Berkeley Square IT Ltd, recognised as the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the kind of SME suitable for such procurement opportunities. The contract’s substantial value of £346,023.24 suggests significant business growth possibilities for suppliers able to meet the demanding criteria of the framework agreement. By being part of this transaction, businesses can establish valuable partnerships and expand their influence within the UK personnel supply industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24780 Commercial Manager

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 Commercial Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 28/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 002 - 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82225be6-0020-4b1d-b00e-36b6f42eb430
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c40259-1f15-4716-b6b5-c782d486ca6b
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
£346,023 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£422,759 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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 1UH
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

BERKELEY SQUARE IT

Further Information

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