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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, identified as CSP26628, concluded with an award for the provision of a Finance Specialist under the Non Clinical Staff Lot 2. The buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and was executed as a direct award through a call-off from a framework agreement. The structured procurement method was selective, involving delivery within the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 9th March 2026 to 1st May 2026. The announcement of this award was published on 21st July 2026, confirming the contract's completion status.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of finance specialists and personnel services. Notably, it is an advantageous venture for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender process. By engaging with such frameworks, businesses can expand their service provision footprint within the public sector, leveraging the direct award method that offers reduced competition and streamlines contract acquisition processes. Enterprises looking to contract with government entities or seeking to enhance their portfolio in personnel services will find this procurement path can significantly benefit their business growth strategy.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26628 - Finance Specialist

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the RM6277 for the provision of Non Clinical Staff Lot 2. Brief Description of Requirement:- Finance Specialist

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8efcfec3-9c40-4a8f-9b11-ae60974808d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f3637b-608a-40cf-a413-d68c8f4ee473
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
£26,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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