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GSS24830 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Nov 2024 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed the procurement process for an Administrator role within the framework of the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff. This award notice pertains to the selective procurement method conducted via direct award. The contract will offer personnel supply services across the United Kingdom, with key industry classification under CPV code 79620000. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase, with the contract period spanning from 12 November 2024 to 30 June 2026. The total contract value is set at £71,085 GBP, as noted in the latest update on 1 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing administrative and personnel supply services, particularly those with a focus on temporary staffing solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially attractive due to the framework's allowance for SME participation. Large corporations like REED Specialist Recruitment Limited are also suitable contenders, having been awarded the contract previously. This procurement aligns with UKRI's aim to streamline non-clinical staff requirements effectively, presenting growth possibilities for businesses adept in support services within the public sector. Businesses positioned in the UK and familiar with framework agreements will excel in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24830 Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b138da9-3c0b-4f6d-857d-eb287c311147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9263af55-d536-482d-a629-65738bc3cc84
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
£71,085 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,085 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 30 Jun 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
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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

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