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GSS23280 RM6160 Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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08 May 2025 at 09:03

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07 Nov 2024 at 15:29

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16 May 2024 at 07:58

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06 Mar 2024 at 13:48

Award

03 Apr 2023 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for appointing a Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UK Research and Innovation. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework, with Sanderson Government and Defence Limited serving as the supplier. The contract involves supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, classified under the CPV code 79620000. The contract commenced on 28 March 2023 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2025, having been extended through multiple variations. The total contract value is £428,175.60 excluding VAT, indicating adjustments from the original contract value to accommodate variations. This award was published on 8 May 2025.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, capable of providing expertise in non-clinical and financial services. The framework allows participants to compete and secure direct awards based on their specific competencies and ability to deliver specialised personnel services. Companies that can provide highly skilled temporary staff would find this framework beneficial for growth. As the procurement was conducted via a selective method, businesses with a track record of effective service delivery within similar frameworks have a competitive edge, fostering sustainable business expansion in the public sector. The procurement method is particularly advantageous for SMEs due to its streamlined selection process, encouraging further involvement and growth within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

GSS23280 RM6160 Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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 Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME). This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Value - 03/04/2023 to 14/01/2024 PS106,379 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 001 - 15/01/2024 to 27/09/2024 PS118,854.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 002 - 28/09/2024 to 31/03/2025 PS84,518.40 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 to 27/06/2025 PS39,618.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 004 - 27/06/2025 to 31/07/2025 PS15,847.20 ex VAT New Contract value PS428,175.60 ex VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce908f7-141f-48e1-a81c-96f200472c00
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
£428,175 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,213,213 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 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
Abbie Cousens
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

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