Award

CSP26035 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves the appointment of a temporary administrator for UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, classified as "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" with a location specified at postal code SN2 1FL in Swindon, England. It was carried out using the selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having been finalized on 20 January 2026, with the contract period set from 26 January 2026 to 30 September 2026. The total contract value stands at £31,044.85.

This tender provides a distinct opportunity for businesses specializing in the provision of temporary staffing services, particularly those equipped to support large organizations like UK Research and Innovation. With a focus on non-clinical roles, companies that have experience or can align with the requirements of the CCS RM6277 framework are especially well-suited to engage. This contract represents potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs, by establishing or strengthening relationships with prominent government agencies through the supply of personnel services.

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Notice Title

CSP26035 - Administrator

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a921bf97-a856-4eac-ad91-3e60da93ae70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e6ec65-db53-48d1-952f-810882b661b1
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
£31,044 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,044 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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