CSP25759 - Security Services Oversight and Supercomputer Risk Management

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 May 2026 at 10:16

AwardUpdate

18 May 2026 at 12:10

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25759 - Security Services Oversight and Supercomputer Risk Management" has been undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract belongs to the industry category involving the supply services of personnel including temporary staff and encompasses security services oversight and risk management for supercomputing. The procurement process has been completed, following a selective tender method using a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages included award updates on 18th May and 27th May 2026, reflecting contract extensions and value increases, with the contract period running from 22nd January to 30th October 2026. The overall contract value is £178,196.99.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide personnel services or consultancy in security and risk management fields. Large-scale companies like Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd have already benefited from this opportunity, highlighting potential avenues for similar enterprises to leverage this need for specialized services. Engaging in such contracts may expand market reach and enhance expertise in managing security services and technological infrastructure risks. The focus on a framework agreement ensures that businesses with existing credentials in the framework can effectively compete for further opportunities, engaging with key public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

CSP25759 - Security Services Oversight and Supercomputer Risk Management

Notice Description

*** This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation require Security Services Oversight and Supercomputer Risk Management which has been procured and awarded following a Direct Award via the Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework - 1141 Variation 002 - to increase the contract value Variation 003 - to extend the contract and value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c7d7c2-79ee-473a-9e6f-aa2b1050b455
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c269cb-b1c3-4883-940d-d06a2e93d8bc
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
£178,196 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,196 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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