Award

Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Jun 2025 at 13:48

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17 Jan 2025 at 10:28

AwardUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 10:39

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16 Apr 2024 at 10:39

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18 Dec 2023 at 16:48

Award

19 Sep 2023 at 15:35

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 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 Additional cost due to variation 005: PS27,626.64

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
£117,478 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,216 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 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
Kerrie Boardman
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07718984766

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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