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GSS24973 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 for non-clinical staffing, specifically aiming to secure temporary personnel services. The contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment provides the UK Research and Innovation with an administrator from 13 January 2025, with a recent extension extending the service period to 30 September 2026. This contract, classified under CPV code 79620000, pertains to the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement is in the award update stage, with other important dates including the tender period end on 20 December 2024 and a contract value of £76,658.55. The services will be delivered to Swindon, England, with postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given its suitability for SMEs as indicated. The arrangement could lead to collaboration with influential clients like UK Research and Innovation, boosting business reputation and credibility within the staffing industry. Engaging in contracts sourced through established frameworks like Crown Commercial Services can also enhance a supplier's portfolio, offering potential for long-term partnerships and increased expertise in non-clinical staffing domains.

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Notice Information

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. Variation (003) - To extend the end date of the temporary worker contract from 31/01/2025 to 30/09/2026.

Notice Details

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
£76,658 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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