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06 Jul 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has completed a procurement process titled "CSP26424 - Data Engineer (JR4524)" under the Non Clinical Staffing framework, CCS RM6277. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on the supply of personnel, including temporary staff, with a Contract Period from 13th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The process utilized a selective procurement method, resulting in a direct award to Talent International (UK) Ltd. The contract is valued at £150,675 and applicable delivery locations are within the United Kingdom. A key amendment extends the original contract end date from 30th September 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for SMEs specialising in staffing and personnel supply services, reflecting the favourable suitability criteria for SMEs. Businesses adept in the provision of temporary and non-clinical staffing are well-placed to compete in such frameworks, enabling them to secure substantial contracts and enhance their portfolio by serving notable public sector clients like UKRI. The streamlined procurement via the established framework simplifies the entry for qualified suppliers, fostering opportunities to bolster business relations and expand into new sectors within the UK public domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26424 - Data Engineer (JR4524)

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Data Engineer. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Variation 001 - End date extended from 30/09/2026 to 31/03/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c961c6cd-0ef9-4ac0-acb4-be3c67be31af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563e5cbb-ca2b-4f77-bd98-44d0db06bee2
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
£150,675 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

Talent International UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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