--- title: "GSS23259 - Test Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-01-29" --- # GSS23259 - Test Manager Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329bfae0-fc78-465b-a488-3dfaca6a39b8.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited recently concluded a procurement process to hire a Test Manager for the UK Research and Innovation organisation. The contract was awarded through a direct award from the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. The procurement followed the selective method, focusing on services in the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff (CPV code 79620000). The completion of this contract is set in Swindon, England (postal code SN2 1FL), with the initial contract period running from 17th March 2023 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value, inclusive of several variations, amounts to GBP 316,800. This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying non-clinical temporary and fixed-term personnel services. Given the substantial budget and scope, it is particularly suited for large enterprises with significant resources and expertise in such services. Additionally, the project underscores the vital role of experienced personnel management in public sector contracts and may encourage larger firms to consider similar tenders to further expand their portfolio within the public sector. The engagement of UK Shared Business Services Limited and Talent International (UK) Limited as the successful supplier showcases the importance of reputable, resource-equipped firms in fulfilling substantial public sector service contracts. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Test Manager. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract - PS88,320.00 (17/04/2023 to 31/10/2023) Variation 001 - PS65,920.00 (01/11/2023 to 31/03/2024) Variation 002 - PS39,680.00 (01/04/2024 to 30/06/2024) Variation 003 - PS82,560.00 (01/07/2024 to 31/12/2024) Variation 004 - PS26,880.00 (01/01/2025 to 28/02/2025) Variation 005 - PS13,440.00 (01/03/2025 to 31/03/2025) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87da260-cb04-463f-84b7-f049e5b0033a | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £316,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,029,760 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP; 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 - 29 Jan 2025 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87da260-cb04-463f-84b7-f049e5b0033a - 19 Nov 2024 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87da260-cb04-463f-84b7-f049e5b0033a - 6 Jun 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d22bcf0-6d86-4424-923f-979a62e364c0 - 28 Feb 2024 at 11:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe462322-2ab6-48c5-83db-0902722c4363 - 25 Jul 2023 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe462322-2ab6-48c5-83db-0902722c4363 - 16 Mar 2023 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed12be1f-fe22-4e49-b663-b798fda7efaf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87da260-cb04-463f-84b7-f049e5b0033a 29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d22bcf0-6d86-4424-923f-979a62e364c0 6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe462322-2ab6-48c5-83db-0902722c4363 25th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed12be1f-fe22-4e49-b663-b798fda7efaf 16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f24ba652-aa77-4558-bbec-bb6f92bc9970 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f516ae3-a126-464f-9322-fb3559c28b22 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d7e59d9-f607-45fd-942c-984e4c40ec7c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b80a87-47e7-414b-9ca8-2d7b8af94f4e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f4e73d7-cd97-4bba-b168-884397754dac - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8203742-7f97-4a4d-a38d-a604af423fa5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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