This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2025 at 10:28

AwardUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 11:39

Award

16 Apr 2024 at 11:39

Award

18 Dec 2023 at 16:48

Award

19 Sep 2023 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the UK Space Agency, involves the role of Interim Senior Project Manager under the title "Administrator". This service-based contract falls under the administration services industry category (CPV id: 75100000) and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from the framework agreement, CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. The process, which was not a call for competition but an award notice, reached the procurement stage of award. The total contract value amounts to £117,478.49 and spans from 17th August 2023 to 30th November 2025, with its most recent award update dated 3rd June 2025.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it indicates a preference for businesses with such a scale. Given the nature of the contract, companies specialising in administration or project management services are well-suited to compete and fulfil the buyer's requirements. The procurement structure allows SMEs to participate through established frameworks, facilitating access to government contracts without the necessity of open competition, thus paving a path for sustainable business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Space Agency had a requirement to bring in an Interim Senior Project Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Original Contract Value: PS11,570.46 Additional cost due to variation 001: PS18,093.74 Additional cost due to variation 002: PS25,543.51 Additional cost due to variation 003: PS17,297.18 Additional cost due to variation 004: PS17,346.96

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef2a402f-1982-41c4-989b-06e090a5310b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255ce86b-a983-40be-b299-3a89413902d5
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,851 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,589 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

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