Award

RM6277 - Finance Business Partner

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RM6277 - Finance Business Partner" involves UK Research and Innovation, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This is an award notice, not a call for competition, aimed at sourcing a Finance Business Partner. With a focus on the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, the awarded contract has been completed through a selective procurement method, specifically by direct award under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework. The contract, valued at £30,580.50, covers a period from 10th November 2025 to 31st January 2026 and is located in Swindon, England, with the postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the non-clinical staffing sector, particularly for SMEs. Businesses specialised in personnel services, particularly those able to operate within framework agreements, are well-suited to similar opportunities. The contract award process highlights the need for agility and the capability to engage in direct award procedures efficiently. SMEs can leverage such procurement processes to expand their client base and foster partnerships with public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

RM6277 - Finance Business Partner

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 Finance Business Partner. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efff29e6-26b8-4f3f-a0fc-9a85a0a4bd8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acaadb3-0d4a-49e1-bf6a-c9b4c2d11953
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
£30,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
Corporate Services and Projects
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

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

MLC PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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