Award

CSP26231 - RM6277 - Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), operating through UK Shared Business Services Limited in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of administrative support under framework agreement RM6277. The procurement falls under the industry category of personnel supply services, specifically targeting non-clinical staffing for corporate functions. This selective procurement employed a call-off method from an existing framework, demonstrating efficiency and streamlined contracting. The award, published on 20 February 2026, designates Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited as the supplier, achieving a contract value of £19,859.40. The service commenced on 19 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2026.

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Notice Title

CSP26231 - RM6277 - Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework under Lot 2 - Corporate Functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d95a9f23-6785-43dd-9923-8e2082c67b28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52819e3c-a670-457a-992f-9d10ac782d02
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
Not specified
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
£19,859 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,859 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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