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CSP26736 - Temporary Warehouse Staff

UK Research and Innovation

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10 Aug 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured temporary warehouse staffing services for its operational requirements. The work involves supplying personnel on a temporary basis rather than providing warehouse construction, equipment or a permanent staffing solution. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified as a personnel supply service, specifically the provision of temporary staff. The requirement was arranged as a single service lot, covering the warehouse staffing need as a whole. This opportunity is therefore relevant to recruitment agencies, workforce providers and businesses experienced in supplying temporary warehouse operatives to public sector or other large organisational clients.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to THE ONE GROUP LTD. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, because the buyer identified an absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on 14 May 2026 and awarded on 15 May 2026, with the contract period running from 15 May 2026 to 21 November 2026. Its value is £19,780 excluding VAT, or £23,736 including VAT. The award is active and covers the single warehouse staffing lot. The stated basis for using the procedure was the technical absence of competition, rather than a competitive price or quality evaluation. UK Research and Innovation is the buyer.

This procurement demonstrates a defined requirement for temporary warehouse personnel within UK Research and Innovation and shows that the buyer used a direct, below-threshold route for a relatively small, time-limited staffing need. A credible future supplier would need to recruit and supply suitable warehouse workers quickly, manage temporary workforce availability and administration, and maintain reliable service delivery throughout the assignment. Experience supplying warehouse operatives, understanding of temporary employment obligations and the capacity to support a public research organisation would strengthen a competitor’s position. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a smaller specialist workforce provider rather than only a national staffing group. Businesses monitoring this buyer should focus on practical temporary staffing capability for warehouse operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26736 - Temporary Warehouse Staff

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require warehouse staff on a temporary basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 21 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and Innovation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

THE ONE GROUP LTD

Further Information

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