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GSS24973 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Sep 2025 at 10:20

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GSS24973 - Administrator" has been completed, involving UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority. This contract, under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," was fulfilled through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 for Non-Clinical Staffing. The awarded contract commenced on 13 January 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 December 2025. The procurement, focused on the provision of an administrator for UK Research and Innovation, was facilitated in Swindon, England with Reed Specialist Recruitment appointed as the supplier. The procurement used a selective method, and the award was valued at £42,742.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the staffing and recruitment industry, particularly those specialising in non-clinical personnel supply. The framework agreement allows for streamlined participation by suitable suppliers, benefiting SMEs that can efficiently deliver temporary staffing solutions. As UK Research and Innovation requires tailored administrative support, firms adept at providing qualified personnel with specialised skills stand to gain from engaging in such procurement processes. Businesses looking to grow within the UK public sector market will find similar frameworks advantageous for expanding their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Title

GSS24973 - Administrator

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of an administrator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89726f62-6bcc-412f-9f67-d3b036305bcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455
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
£42,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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