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GSS24603 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 13:59

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AwardUpdate

28 Mar 2025 at 11:06

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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerning the tender titled "GSS24603 - RM6277 - Administrator" within the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement has reached the award stage with a status of completion. The contract, with an overall value of GBP 58,619.20, spans from 19th August 2024 to 31st December 2025, following its extensions. This was a selective procurement method, sourced via direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. The initial contract was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited on 12th August 2024, with subsequent updates reflecting the extensions ending on 30th September 2025 and 31st December 2025, respectively.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the personnel supply services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the procurement's suitability criteria. The framework agreement approach allows for streamlined participation and efficient engagement for firms capable of providing administrative personnel, enabling business growth through structured and recurring government contracting opportunities. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, as the current supplier, demonstrates the scale of businesses that can effectively bid for and secure such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24603 - RM6277 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Original Contract - 19/08/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 002 - 01/10/2025 to 31/12/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91f10cfb-dbff-4340-af06-0c3fa50ecdda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043f05ae-9cce-43b8-8ba8-0f3e7be17dee
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, VCSE
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
£58,619 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,118 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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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