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10 Jul 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "CSP26663 - RM6277 - HR Policy Consultant". This process, tagged under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff", was aimed at acquiring consultancy services for HR policy. The procurement method used was a call-off from a CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework agreement, categorised as selective. The process was finalised on 10th July 2026, following an active award on 8th July 2026. The consultancy services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom by 31st December 2026, after starting on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing personnel and consultancy services, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements stated. Although the contract has been awarded to Investigo Limited, this type of tender reflects ongoing needs in the market for HR consultancy services, highlighting a lucrative sector for similar businesses looking to expand their portfolios. Businesses with the capability to engage in framework agreements, and those situated within or able to deliver across the United Kingdom, would be well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

CSP26663 - RM6277 - HR Policy Consultant

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UKRI have a requirement to bring in an HR Policy Consultant. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d01167f4-6eb2-4110-b515-4f25ad59b7f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a46dd0-8b70-498a-b284-f6bd1d4f6277
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
£70,686 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,686 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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 1FL
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

INVESTIGO LIMITED TRADING AS INVESTIGO PUBLIC SECTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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