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GSS24920 - Internal Communication Lead

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Dec 2024 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract to L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited for the role of Internal Communication Lead. Facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, this procurement falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000). Located in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL), the procurement was conducted through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The contract period is from 6th January 2025 to 31st July 2025, with a value of GBP 80,112.5. The procurement method used was selective, and this is an award notice rather than a call for competition.

This contract creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those able to provide temporary staff for internal communication roles. SMEs are encouraged to explore similar framework agreements to secure future opportunities like this. Firms with experience in providing non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staff roles, especially in governmental or research settings, will find such tenders to be a significant avenue for business expansion. The awarding of this contract to a large supplier like L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited highlights the importance of being well-versed in navigating framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24920 - Internal Communication Lead

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 Internal Communication Lead. This has been source via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bae04143-40a8-4a64-a4b9-80852dd92db2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd94693f-92a1-4004-8054-b0072be10d1e
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
£80,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,112 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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