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CSP25243 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:30

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26 Jan 2026 at 13:45

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13 Aug 2025 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to a contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The contract titled "CSP25243 - Administrator" involves the supply services of personnel, specifically temporary administrative staff, classified under CPV code 79620000. This procurement is part of the services industry category and took place in Swindon, England. Following the award on 8th August 2025, the contract commenced on 11th August 2025, with the current extension running until 30th September 2026. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The process was marked as complete with several variations to extend the workforce period, most recently detailed on 10th April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in personnel supply services, particularly those catering to the temporary staffing market. SMEs, notably, are indicated as suitable for this contract type, offering a robust chance for growth as part of the UK's public sector supplier frameworks. With the value of the award reaching £51,291.05 for the latest contract period, businesses with the capability to efficiently manage and provide skilled administrative staff are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements, fostering long-term relationships with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25243 - 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 on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Variation 001 - Was to extend the workers end date to 31st March 2026 Variation 002 - 31/03/2026 - 30/09/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/820b6065-7d31-4570-aee9-ed1de6cab4f5
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
£51,291 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,291 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
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 RECRUTIMENT

Further Information

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