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CSP25219 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:28

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, is overseeing the procurement process titled "CSP25219 - Administrator". This project falls under the industry category of 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff', specifically targeting the need for an administrator on a temporary basis. The procurement method employed was selective, initiated through a direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract currently in effect from 28th July 2025 to 30th September 2026. The total contract value is set at GBP 53,028.55, reflecting an extension made to the original contract period. While the service is provided in England, the primary location is specified by the postal code SN2 1FL. Reed Specialist Recruitment has been awarded the contract, which was published on 28th July 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those that are adept at handling temporary staffing needs. SMEs can find opportunities for growth by engaging with such selective procurement processes, especially when aligned with government frameworks. The extended contract period suggests ongoing demand and the potential for further engagement or similar future tenders, providing a consistent revenue stream for businesses capable of meeting the service requirements. The procurement framework employed is suitable for organisations that can operate within established frameworks and meet the specific needs of public sector bodies, offering a stable path for business expansion in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25219 - 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 on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Variation 001 Was to extend the workers end date to 31st March 2026 Variation 002 - 31/03/2026 - 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acd35039-a8ec-4654-91dd-5293388872ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557519f4-e824-466a-8e32-6c1202f3a6ec
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
£53,028 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,028 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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
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

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