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title: "UKRI - RM6160 - CS21446 - Test Lead"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-432daed4-e351-4801-a46a-bc011f5f6c85"
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# UKRI - RM6160 - CS21446 - Test Lead

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-432daed4-e351-4801-a46a-bc011f5f6c85

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, which has contracted a Test Lead through Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd. This contract falls within the Software Testing industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a selective approach via a call-off from the CCS RM6160 Non-Clinical Temporary and Fixed Staff Framework. The contract period is from 8th September 2021 to 29th October 2021, having been awarded on 7th September 2021. The total contract value is £25,093.64.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software testing sector. Companies that specialise in providing temporary IT staff or testing professionals would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging with procurement spots like this can aid in expanding service offerings, enhancing customer reach, and leveraging the established frameworks by the UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## 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 Lead. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Staff Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038bf552-cbae-4ae9-ade6-b82be01c4bd9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,093 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,093 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038bf552-cbae-4ae9-ade6-b82be01c4bd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038bf552-cbae-4ae9-ade6-b82be01c4bd9
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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