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title: "GSS24265 RM6277 Head of IT planning and Finance"
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# GSS24265 RM6277 Head of IT planning and Finance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b4de205-697c-4bf7-a341-ccaffd3be836

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## Summary

This procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, a prominent buying organisation based in Swindon, England, seeking to fulfil a Head of IT planning and Finance role for UK Research and Innovation. The contract has been awarded to Talent International (UK) Limited, operating from Birmingham, under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework via a direct award. Classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" industry category, the procurement utilises a selective method facilitated through a framework agreement. The contract, initially active from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, has been extended up to 30th September 2026. The latest award notice was published on 4th March 2026, and the total contract value amounts to £569,700.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its suitability endorsement. Businesses specialising in IT staffing or offering personnel services can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector. The established framework agreement also streamlines access to similar future contracts, enabling firms with relevant capabilities to foster long-term partnerships with government entities. The consistent demand of personnel services in the UK underscores the potential for sustained business engagement and growth within this sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Head of IT planning and Finance. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing Framework. Original Contract - 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 Variation 002 - 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b92a597-f266-41c6-b714-82a69957b5ce |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £569,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,254,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALENT INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b92a597-f266-41c6-b714-82a69957b5ce
- 28 Mar 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2fba9b-c9fe-461c-87ec-5a5363e59ebd
- 10 Apr 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8becb1-2e98-4343-993e-373ce764e560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b92a597-f266-41c6-b714-82a69957b5ce
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2fba9b-c9fe-461c-87ec-5a5363e59ebd
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8becb1-2e98-4343-993e-373ce764e560
  10th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b14eb1fa-fe58-40a0-80a1-f9ac4801fa10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b5853d-c694-4829-9cc7-28d0f1f14ba9

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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