Award

GSS23538 Test Analyst

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

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25 Sep 2025 at 07:02

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09 May 2025 at 08:15

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02 May 2025 at 12:30

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19 Nov 2024 at 09:27

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06 Jun 2024 at 09:23

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04 Mar 2024 at 13:45

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26 Jul 2023 at 11:24

Award

28 Jun 2023 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), via UK Shared Business Services Limited, orchestrated a procurement process for the temporary provision of a Test Analyst. This process was conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160, focusing on non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staff. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being complete and active. The contract, valued at £398,840, spans from 31st July 2023 to 31st March 2026, indicating several extensions or variations. The contract is classified under CPV code 79620000—supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and delivery is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of providing skilled temporary personnel within the United Kingdom. Firms like Talent International (UK) Limited, already awarded the contract, exemplify the type of supplier capable of meeting this requirement. The focus on selective procurement methods highlights the need for businesses to be part of relevant framework agreements to compete effectively. By engaging in this contract, SMEs have the potential to secure a stable income stream, expand their client base within government services, and strengthen their position in the temporary staffing market. Businesses that specialise in non-clinical staffing and have experience liaising with government bodies are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

GSS23538 Test Analyst

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term staff to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of a Test Analyst. Original Contract - 31/07/2023 to 31/12/2023 Variation 001 - 01/01/2024 to 31/03/2024 Variation 002 - 01/04/2024 to 30/06/2024 Variation 003 - 01/07/2024 to 31/12/2024 Variation 004 - 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025 Variation 005 - 01/04/2025 to 30/06/2025 Variation 006 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 007 - 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a99fa109-2a46-4a45-8656-8ce05aef1866
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d79c0b4-b5ac-4d80-83d9-c993fe8c5f90
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
SME

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
£398,840 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,270,860 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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
2
Supplier Names

IO ASSOCIATES

TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

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