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CSP26483 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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01 May 2026 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process through UK Shared Business Services Limited to secure an administrator. This process, identified by title "CSP26483 - Administrator", falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, which includes temporary staff. The contract is for services within the location of Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL. It utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 5th May 2026 to 24th July 2026. The contract value is £15,974.36, and the award was made to REED Specialist Recruitment Limited on 29th April 2026.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses that specialise in staffing and recruitment, particularly those able to supply temporary personnel. Given its nature as a framework agreement call-off, businesses capable of fulfilling roles within specified timeframes effectively are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find such contracts appealing, as the suitability criteria in this award process include SME applications. By gaining visibility in providing such services, businesses can leverage similar future prospects to expand their portfolio and strengthen their position in the personnel supply chain.

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Notice Title

CSP26483 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87f65130-008a-4855-9525-55c2d5b437e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee97bd23-0d51-4737-b5d5-bb47070eff54
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
£15,974 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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