Award

CSP25524 - Solution Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved an award for a Solution Architect under the title CSP25524. This procurement falls within the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically focusing on non-clinical staffing. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement, which came to completion recently. The award notice for this contract was published on 7th November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 10th November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract is valued at £90,189 and will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement specifically supports engagement with small and medium enterprises. The procurement's focus on temporary personnel supply services could appeal to businesses skilled in providing non-clinical staffing solutions. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector or those already involved in government framework agreements, like Involved Solutions Ltd, the award recipient, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CSP25524 - Solution Architect

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 Solution Architect. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89548eb2-443f-4472-b5ef-6cbbcb0567d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5b9806-75a5-4c9f-addc-6a369478ba1a
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
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
£90,189 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,189 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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

INVOLVED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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