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UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Senior Project Manager

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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03 Oct 2025 at 07:44

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21 May 2025 at 07:07

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19 Mar 2025 at 09:54

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17 Mar 2023 at 10:07

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11 Mar 2022 at 11:20

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24 Feb 2021 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves a contracting opportunity titled "UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Senior Project Manager". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with a focus on a role within the UK. The procurement method utilized is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160. The contract period has been extended from 31st March 2021 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £786,351.09. The current procurement stage is 'awardUpdate', and the last update was made on 3rd October 2025. The buying organisation, based in Swindon, England, highlights UK Shared Business Services Limited as the facilitating body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of professional personnel services, particularly those adept in fulfilling senior project management roles. Given the high value and the extension of the contract period, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit substantially. Companies positioned within the professional services sector, with a focus on temporary and fixed-term staffing solutions, will find this contract alignment well-suited to their capabilities and growth strategies. This opportunity allows them to engage in a long-term relationship with a major UK governmental entity, fostering business growth and expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Senior Project Manager

Notice Description

****This is not a call for competition*****Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff to provide UK Research and Innovation a Senior Project Manager Variation 007 - start date 01/10/2025 - end date 31/03/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0bb8fd6-d939-4481-a2bf-04340eaaf829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5d3a51-0f3f-4e0f-9776-589b4ea58642
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
£786,351 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,899,430 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

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