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CSP26700 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26700 - Administrator" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. This specific procurement relates to the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000), and the services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 30th July 2026. The contract period commenced on 28th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement under CCS RM6277 for Non-Clinical Staffing.

The award of this contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in providing temporary personnel services. The selected supplier, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, is a large-scale business; however, the procurement process was suitable for SMEs, indicating future opportunities may also be accessible for smaller organisations. The nature of such framework agreements opens a continuous stream of opportunities for companies within the staffing services industry to participate in similar tenders and potentially secure future contracts supporting public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26700 - 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 Staffing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c8d2fea-0895-42e2-94d9-bddf2d45a3ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96597056-3e45-4ecc-aae5-4453e8e60a94
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
£24,272 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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