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GSS23728 RM6277 Programme Architect

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Sep 2025 at 13:59

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28 May 2025 at 10:00

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10 Mar 2025 at 14:34

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28 Mar 2024 at 10:24

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05 Mar 2024 at 10:27

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13 Sep 2023 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GSS23728 RM6277 Programme Architect" involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited acting as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, England. This contract, specific to the supply services of personnel, pertains to the non-clinical staffing industry and covers the United Kingdom as the delivery location. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with contract dates running from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2026. Notable dates include the award date of 4th September 2023, with updates provided as recently as 25th September 2025. The total value of this contract is GBP 592,479.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sectors, particularly those experienced with non-clinical roles. The procurement process favoured Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), indicating an openness to diverse business types. With the UK Research and Innovation as the primary client, successful engagement here could lead to partnerships with other public entities across the UK, bolstering a firm's reputation and expanding their government contract portfolio. Such opportunities can be particularly advantageous for companies capable of rapidly deploying skilled personnel to meet the demands of the framework’s specifications.

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Notice Title

GSS23728 RM6277 Programme Architect

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 Programme Architect. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee3356ba-5ff0-4d39-9057-13b28a8013e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d4cc32-5837-4d30-8049-46b28018bbc9
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, 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
£592,479 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,019,796 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

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