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24 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the UK Research and Innovation organisation. The contract, titled "CSP26692 - Product Manager," falls under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £116,964, is situated in Swindon, England, with a postal code of SN2 1FL. The award date was 21st July 2026, and the contract period is set from 10th August 2026 to 31st March 2027, indicating that the procurement process is currently at the 'Award' stage.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in supplying temporary personnel services, to engage in a project with a reputable public sector entity. The selective procurement method via a framework agreement suggests that companies already part of the framework could compete effectively. Additionally, given the focus on temporary staffing, businesses adept at such provisions may find substantial prospects for growth by partnering with UK Shared Business Services Limited. The procurement indicates a suitability for SMEs, enhancing opportunities for smaller enterprises to gain a foothold in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSP26692 - Product Manager

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 Product Manager on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eacdcd3e-1721-473e-877e-715b1f02862d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12670af1-3e47-4c4e-b212-9628349ce076
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
£116,964 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,964 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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 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

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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