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GSS24563 RM6277 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 13:17

AwardUpdate

19 Sep 2025 at 12:35

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 12:49

Award

05 Aug 2024 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited served as the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "GSS24563 RM6277 Administrator." This procurement is classified under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and focuses on UK locations. The procurement method adopted was selective, utilising a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. This tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment. The contract commenced on 19 August 2024 and is set to end on 30 September 2026, with a total value of £92,535.25 GBP. It's noteworthy that the tender period concluded on 30 July 2024, and the award was updated most recently on 2 March 2026.

This tender provides a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in non-clinical staffing solutions. While not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale recruitment companies could find this contract appealing due to the extended contract period and the specific focus on personnel supply services. Reed Specialist Recruitment, being a large entity, was well-suited to secure this project, demonstrating the advantage held by established recruitment firms with the necessary scale and resources to fulfil extensive staffing needs. Companies in the personnel services sector can look to similar frameworks to expand their government contract portfolios.

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Notice Title

GSS24563 RM6277 Administrator

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in an Administrator. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Variation 001 to be extended to 30/09/2025 Variation 002 to be extended to 31/12/2025 Variation 003 to be extended to 30/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f68f632f-9044-414b-aefb-a359a1c177fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f542f057-d20b-461a-b89b-0abcb749d526
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
Not specified
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
£92,535 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 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

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

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