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02 Jul 2026 at 11:33

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25348 - Administrator" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This process, which belongs to the services industry category specified as 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff', was concluded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework - Lot 2 - Corporate Functions. The award stage of this procurement is complete, with the final contract value at £69,130.22, and it was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. The contract covers the period from 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2026 and the delivery location is specified by the postal code SN2 1FL, situated in Swindon, England.

This procurement provides substantial opportunity for business expansion, especially for companies specialising in corporate staffing and administrative services. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can secure significant contracts and establish long-term relationships with prominent public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process highlighted suitability for SMEs. Companies within the staffing services industry, especially those capable of providing skilled administrative personnel, would find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25348 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice and not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for an Administrator. This has been awarded via a direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework - Lot 2 - Corporate Functions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97841640-c30a-4080-bf69-5a4554e00c40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab095b6a-e696-442c-b23a-fa9d7965444b
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
£69,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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