Award

GSS23087 - RM6160 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 07:00

AwardUpdate

12 May 2025 at 08:22

AwardUpdate

19 Feb 2025 at 08:52

AwardUpdate

19 Mar 2024 at 11:20

AwardUpdate

08 Aug 2023 at 13:06

Award

28 Feb 2023 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GSS23087 - RM6160 - Administrator" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This process falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and was executed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from CCS framework agreements RM6160 and RM6277. The award value totals £156,647.44 excluding VAT, with the contract running from 6th February 2023 to 31st March 2026. The status is marked as complete, and the most recent update was published on 20th August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing temporary and non-clinical staffing services, particularly those involved with large-scale staffing solutions, as the value of the contract increased substantially due to several contract variations. Given the focus of the tender, it is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong administrative staffing capability. The transaction further exemplifies the potential benefits of aligning business strategies with public sector requirements and established procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

GSS23087 - RM6160 - 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. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework & extended under the RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Original Contract Value: PS21,659.43 ex VAT. Additional cost due to variation 001: PS29,962.35 ex VAT. Additional cost due to variation 002: PS50,843.18 ex VAT. Additional cost due to variation 003: PS13,063.76 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 004:PS13,920.40 Additional cost due to variation 005: PS27,198.32 ex VAT Total Contract value: PS156,647.44 ex VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccf53487-45d1-4a48-9219-f3a7c6589809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01bd5cb7-50c7-4fc8-b5f8-964bcf050682
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
£156,647 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,096 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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