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CS22222 RM6160 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CS22222 RM6160 Administrator contract was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This process pertains to supply services of personnel, with a focus on temporary staff, under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV 79620000). The contract, valued at £192,503.62, began on 11th May 2022 and is set to conclude on 26th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, under the Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase, with the award being issued to Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited as of 10th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and staffing services, especially those capable of providing temporary personnel to government or public sector organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space, given the tender's suitability criteria that expressly support SME participation. By competing for and securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio in the public sector, potentially opening doors to further contracts and expanding their influence within the UK services market. The contract's extensive timeline also ensures a steady stream of work and revenue for nearly four years. This scenario is conducive for SMEs looking to establish a long-term business relationship with major government and research entities.

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Notice Title

CS22222 RM6160 Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to extend an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - 28/03/2022 to 28/06/2022 Variation 001 - 29/06/2022 to 29/09/2022 Variation 002 - 30/09/2022 to 30/12/2022 Variation 003 - 31/12/2022 to 31/03/2023 Variation 004 - 01/04/2023 to 29/09/2023 Variation 005 - 30/09/2023 to 02/04/2024 Variation 006 - 03/04/2024 to 30/09/2024 Variation 007 - 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 008 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 009 - 01/10/2025 to 30/03/2026 Variation 010 - 31/03/2026 to 26/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd9348e9-7be5-4fa1-a937-0c2573d51313
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5a0971-c871-427f-b38e-23e5130e481b
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
£192,503 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,534 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2022 - 26 Jun 2026 4-5 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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