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title: "CS21322 - UK Research and Innovation: Test Lead"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20884f86-71d3-4ac1-87bf-2206102566ae"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-14"
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# CS21322 - UK Research and Innovation: Test Lead

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20884f86-71d3-4ac1-87bf-2206102566ae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the contract titled "CS21322 - UK Research and Innovation: Test Lead". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2021, with a total value of £35,929.53. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160. The contract period is set to commence on 29th May 2021 and conclude on 29th August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the public procurement market. Businesses specialising in temporary staffing or personnel services would be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise in providing qualified personnel to support key roles such as Test Leads for organisations like UK Research and Innovation. This represents a pathway for growth, enabling businesses to participate in high-value contracts with government entities.

## Notice

****This is an award notice, not a call for competition**** Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160 - Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term staff to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of a Test Lead.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9edbf05-9194-4d4a-9fb6-50749e4db198 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2021 - 29 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,929 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,929 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9edbf05-9194-4d4a-9fb6-50749e4db198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9edbf05-9194-4d4a-9fb6-50749e4db198
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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