Award

CSP25553 - Salesforce Solution Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 10:57

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the award of a temporary role for a Salesforce Solution Architect, addressing the needs of UK Research and Innovation. The project falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically temporary staff, located at Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1FL, England. This process is completed, having undergone a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed-Term Staff Framework. The contract period started on 17th November 2025, with an initial deadline on 31st March 2026, later varied to end on 30th September 2026. The award was published on 2nd April 2026, completing the tender stage with an amount of £179,854.40 GBP.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying temporary personnel services, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs due to the framework's suitability criteria. Having been awarded to Berkeley Square IT Ltd, located at Bath Road, Bristol, demonstrates that companies with experience in IT solutions and staffing can successfully compete in such procurements. It is beneficial for similar businesses to seek inclusion in relevant frameworks, as this procurement method offers streamlined access to public contracts, enhancing potential business growth through government engagement. The process confirms the effectiveness of leveraging established agreements to expedite the fulfilment of specialised requirements.

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Notice Title

CSP25553 - Salesforce Solution Architect

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to bring in a Salesforce Solution Architect on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 17/11/2025 - 31/03/2026 Variation 001 - 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d30155be-beff-43ad-a280-12e31a4ff164
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758d2a42-e771-4a58-ba94-a501e076d204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£179,854 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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

BERKELEY SQUARE IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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