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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, is the buying organisation for the tender titled "CS22260 RM6160 Administrator," which pertains to the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement is classified in the services category with a CPV code of 79620000 and is conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This process is currently in the award stage, with REED Specialist Recruitment Limited being the supplier. The contract, valued at £160,330.7 GBP, has undergone several variations, currently set to conclude on 30th March 2026. The procurement's primary location is the United Kingdom, with key dates dating back to the start of the contract on 3rd May 2022 and recent updates on 22nd May 2026.

The opportunity presented by this tender is significant for SMEs capable of delivering administrative personnel services. As this requirement is fulfilled through a known framework, businesses familiar with the RM6160 framework can leverage their existing expertise to ensure efficient delivery of such services. Engaging in such contracts can provide sustainable revenue streams and enhance reputation in the public procurement sector, making it an attractive venture for companies looking to strengthen their service offerings in non-clinical temporary staffing solutions.

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Notice Title

CS22260 RM6160 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. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b518b8af-a815-469b-a3f7-f5dca54c6c49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f711553b-e751-4535-b028-fa97f3ca65a5
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
£183,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£482,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 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
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

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