Award

GSS25226 - Executive Assistant

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the provision of an Executive Assistant. This contract falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category (CPV 79620000) and has been completed via a direct award method in accordance with CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. The total value of the contract is £28,947.94, with Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract commenced on 25th March 2025 and will conclude on 24th September 2025. The procurement process is classified as a call-off from a framework agreement, which was finalised on 14th March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the recruitment and staffing industry, particularly those specialising in non-clinical roles. The procurement method, which leverages a framework agreement, favours organisations well-acquainted with such processes, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of tender suitable for growth. Companies experienced in supplying temporary or executive staffing solutions within the public sector can benefit from this type of contract and enhance their portfolio by partnering with notable organisations like UKRI and UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Title

GSS25226 - Executive Assistant

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 Executive Assistant. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b51f042a-e4e7-4ecd-9742-c959b6f3dc57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57953a1d-be2e-4b04-86df-b8c0718af347
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
£28,947 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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