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GSS24352 Enterprise Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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06 Oct 2025 at 09:50

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12 May 2025 at 13:24

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24 Mar 2025 at 07:56

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06 Nov 2024 at 11:15

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10 May 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "GSS24352 Enterprise Architect" was facilitated by UK Research and Innovation via the UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. The procurement process was selective, utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 for non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staff, ultimately awarding Michael Page International Recruitment Limited the provision of an enterprise architect. The procurement stage has reached completion with the original contract period from May 7, 2024, to December 31, 2024, extended through a series of variations running until March 31, 2026. The total contract value is GBP 407,893.50, focusing on the supply services of personnel, classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement occurs across the United Kingdom, and the award notice was published on October 6, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those excelling in staffing solutions for enterprise-level projects. Large organisations like Michael Page International would likely find this contract advantageous to expanding their client base within the UK public sector. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as indicated in the procurement documents, businesses with a large scale and capacity to manage complex staffing requirements for government-backed research initiatives are well-positioned to competitively participate in such frameworks. Engaging in similar tenders allows these companies to bolster their experience and credibility in government contracts, potentially unlocking further opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

GSS24352 Enterprise Architect

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term staff to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of an Enterprise Architect. Original Contract Date - 07/05/2024 - 31/12/2024 Variation 001 - 01/01/2025 - 31/03/2025 Variation 002 - 01/04/2025 - 30/06/2025 Variation 003 - 01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025 Variation 004 - 01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0843d1f-d58f-4720-a6e8-c28fb729860e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb7134b-f68d-4a21-b4cd-6783cbf22a8d
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
£407,893 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,043,801 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

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