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14 Jul 2026 at 10:28

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a public procurement process for the temporary position of an Information Security Engineer under the UK Research and Innovation umbrella. This is a selective procurement conducted through a direct award as part of the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Located in Swindon, England, the award notice confirms the completion of the procurement process, with the contract period extending from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2027, divided into two variations. The total contract value is £300,000, with the award granted to Berkeley Square IT Ltd.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing temporary staffing services in the IT sector. The framework agreement used for this procurement indicates that similar opportunities might frequently arise, making it appealing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within this industry. The focus on information security engineering highlights the demand for technical expertise, providing an advantageous platform for SMEs to increase their profile and scalability in the public sector. Business entities that are prepared to navigate framework agreements will find ample opportunities to contribute to the Government's needs in specialist areas like IT security services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP25290 - Information Security Engineer

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 Information Security Engineer 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: 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026 Variation 002: 01/10/2026 to 31/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5b38472-7e89-4286-bfd5-894ad07b1d00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340455d2-0cfa-4a1a-944c-e45174fc1a50
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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

Berkeley Square IT Ltd

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