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22 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement covered the temporary provision of an Invoice Processor for UK Research and Innovation. The requirement was sourced through the Crown Commercial Service RM6277 framework for non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staff. UK Shared Business Services Limited was the buying organisation. The opportunity falls within personnel supply and temporary staffing services, supporting invoice-processing work rather than the supply of equipment or software. Delivery was required in the United Kingdom. The arrangement was for temporary staff provision, so relevant businesses are recruitment agencies, staffing suppliers and workforce providers able to identify and place personnel for invoice-processing duties. The named requirement was a single Invoice Processor role for the end client, UK Research and Innovation.

This completed procurement was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Bids or responses were due by 6 March 2026, and the contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited on 6 March 2026. The awarded value was £8,532.07 including the stated currency of GBP. The original contract period ran from 11 March 2026 to 30 April 2026. Variation 001 extended the requirement from 1 April 2026 to 22 May 2026, with the recorded contract period ending on 22 May 2026. The published requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited was the sole named supplier, and the award status is active while the overall tender status is complete.

For a supplier that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates demand from UK Research and Innovation for short-term invoice-processing personnel through UK Shared Business Services Limited. A credible competitor would need a recruitment or temporary staffing operation capable of sourcing suitable invoice-processing staff, managing placement and supporting the buyer through a framework call-off. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so a specialist staffing firm can be relevant without being a large national provider. Businesses should be able to work within the RM6277 non-clinical temporary and fixed-term staffing route and demonstrate reliable fulfilment of specific administrative staffing requirements for UK public-sector organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26331- RM6277 - Invoice Processor

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 a Invoice Processor Contract - 11/03/26 -30/04/2026 Variation 001 - 01/04/2026 to 22/05/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3d9d886-33c5-4eba-9811-341dd1651a85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7739a998-4399-4615-a6be-004a1a3df894
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
£8,532 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,532 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 22 May 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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