Award

CSP26195 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26195 - Administrator" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation through UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This award notice falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff." The process reached the award stage on 12th February 2026, with the contract period starting on 16th February 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. The contract was valued at GBP 34,864.28 and awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework - Lot 1 - Admin & Clerical, focusing on administrative services.

This tender provides a clear opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying personnel services, especially those with capabilities in offering administrative and clerical staff. Although the procurement process through the framework limits the competition to pre-qualified suppliers like Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited, interested large scale enterprises within the staffing industry can aim to become part of similar frameworks in the future to access similar lucrative opportunities. By aligning business offerings to satisfy such niche roles demanded by significant public sector organisations, companies can enhance their growth potential in the administrative services vertical.

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Notice Title

CSP26195 - 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 1 - Admin & Clerical.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9cd5694-ea14-499d-b747-083b1986ddd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35809e84-bfb9-47ec-ac52-07e01f32e182
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
Not specified
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
£34,864 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,864 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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