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title: "GSS24788 - Grants Administrator"
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# GSS24788 - Grants Administrator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc39102-048a-4b3d-9df3-8c08c948b80b

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## Summary

The public procurement process under consideration involves UK Shared Business Services Limited acting as the buying organisation, seeking services for the role of a Grants Administrator. This procurement is positioned within the 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff' category, classified under CPV code 79620000. The procurement, conducted through a direct award under the CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing framework, is marked complete. It commenced on 5th November 2024 with an initial end date of 31st March 2025, subsequently extended until 30th September 2026. The services are to be delivered in Swindon, England, with a postal code of SN2 1FL. The total contract value is £66,016.62, and the procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth primarily for companies specialising in providing temporary staffing solutions, such as personnel supply services. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in managing temporary staff placements. The awarded supplier for this project is HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited, a large-scale organisation with no specific emphasis on voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) qualifications. This gives an edge to qualified and experienced recruitment agencies aiming to expand their portfolio with government-related contracts or extend their services in the public sector. The awarded contract offers a substantial financial commitment over nearly two years, presenting significant business potential for eligible firms.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Grants Administrator on a temporary basis. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing. Original Contract - 05/11/2025 to 31/03/2025 Variation 001 - 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025 Variation 002 - 01/10/2025 to 30/09/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd906acb-d761-4758-97b7-d6576256e7c9 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,016 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,753 |
| 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

- 13 Nov 2025 at 08:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd906acb-d761-4758-97b7-d6576256e7c9
- 17 Jun 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd906acb-d761-4758-97b7-d6576256e7c9
- 27 Nov 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb2bb1a0-dab0-4cf3-a208-08397ffec691

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd906acb-d761-4758-97b7-d6576256e7c9
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb2bb1a0-dab0-4cf3-a208-08397ffec691
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/367bec8a-7e56-415a-9a14-d0208726e781
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a600a6c2-ee48-4f5e-b009-144bee3d10f2

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