Award

CSP26265 - Project Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Project Manager by UKRI has concluded with the award being issued on 6th March 2026. This contract has been awarded to Sanderson Government and Defence Limited, with UK Shared Business Services Limited acting as the buying organisation. The procurement was conducted as a direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework - Lot 3 - IT Professionals, using a selective method. The contract, valued at £158,205.51, will commence on 10th March 2026 and last until 31st March 2027. This process pertains to the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, with the primary location being in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in personnel supply services, especially within the IT sector. As the contract is part of a framework agreement, businesses with similar service offerings to Sanderson Government and Defence Limited could benefit from engaging with such frameworks to secure future business deals. Moreover, larger organisations within this industry category, particularly those experienced in fulfilling roles for governmental bodies, will find this type of tender well-suited to their strengths. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed unsuitable for this particular contract, highlighting the competitive landscape for specialised IT professional services.

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Notice Title

CSP26265 - Project Manager

Notice Description

****Please note that this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Project Manager. This has been awarded as a Direct Award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework - Lot 3 - IT Professionals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86314735-2061-4a34-b6e9-074a2ee2e441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c348f24-c338-44ff-b90b-68633d5cf377
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
Not specified
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
£158,205 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,205 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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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

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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