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GSS24740 Administrator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Oct 2024 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GSS24740 Administrator," was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," with a CPV code of 79620000. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework agreement. The award notice was updated on 16 May 2025, and the contract spans from 8 October 2024 to 31 December 2025. The total contract value is £53,134.35, with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 8 October 2024, involving REED Specialist Recruitment Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale recruitment firms specialising in the provision of temporary staff and administrative services. Even though the buyer does not specifically seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust staffing resources could benefit from the potential to establish or strengthen partnerships with UK public sector organisations. The involvement of a significant player like UK Shared Business Services Limited highlights the strategic importance of this contract, making it an ideal fit for well-established entities capable of meeting high-volume and specialised personnel needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

GSS24740 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdbd21e6-8f09-4991-ab25-a8f10e4420f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dfc262-4ab4-43c5-92ec-2a614785cd1e
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
£53,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 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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