Award

CSP25524 - Solution Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Nov 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract to bring in a Solution Architect under the title CSP25524. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically the supply of personnel including temporary staff. The process was completed with a direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework agreement, utilising a selective procurement method. The contract period is scheduled from 10 November 2025 to 30 June 2026. The contract was awarded to Involved Solutions Ltd, a UK-based SME, with the location for delivery being the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel services, particularly those capable of providing temporary staffing solutions. The procurement was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, an ideal process for SMEs. Companies like Involved Solutions Ltd can leverage their expertise in solution architecture to fulfil the requirements of prominent organisations such as UK Research and Innovation. Engaging in such contracts enables SMEs to build their portfolio, gain industry recognition, and potentially secure future, similar frameworks.

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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. Variation 001 to extend the worker to 30/06/2026

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
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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
£145,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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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