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GSS25009 - Senior Lab Technician

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:41

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24 Jan 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the temporary services of a Senior Lab Technician under the procurement process titled "GSS25009 - Senior Lab Technician." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving the supply services of personnel including temporary staff, and was conducted through a below-threshold competitive quotation method. The procurement process has moved beyond the award stage, with the contract being active from 21st January 2025 to 30th September 2025. The Senior Lab Technician services will be delivered to the postal code OX11 0FA in England, with the contract award made to Science Recruitment Group Ltd on 20th January 2025, valued at £46,423.80.

This tender provides a business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate within the temporary staffing services sector. The completed award indicates a demand for staffing solutions within the scientific and technical sectors, enabling businesses that supply such personnel to engage with public sector needs. The competitive quotation procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses that can efficiently respond to below-threshold tenders and deliver specialised staffing solutions. Businesses that can meet the requirements with agility and expertise, particularly those focusing on temporary staff, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25009 - Senior Lab Technician

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation. UKRI require the temporary services of a Senior Lab Technician.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7f687e6-a7f7-4519-afc6-12acd491c47a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9465c6-9eed-4aa4-aec0-2c0675e24665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£46,423 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,423 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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

SCIENCE RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

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