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title: "GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour"
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# GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79032a90-82be-46d1-aaf2-c733c9f1adc8

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "GSS24709 UKRI - Contingent Labour" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This award notice pertains to the supply of contingent labour, concluded as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework. The project falls under the industry category of recruitment services, with a CPV code of 79600000. The procurement method used was "call-off from a framework agreement," and the tender process is now in the award stage, having been finalised on 14th August 2025. The awarded contract runs from 15th August 2025 to 5th August 2031, with a total value of £149,481,000. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services to engage in long-term projects with a high profile client like UKRI. Given the scale and nature of the contract, large companies with the capability to supply comprehensive workforce solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Although the contract has been awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS), understanding such procurement opportunities allows similar businesses to prepare for future tenders. Participation in similar frameworks can offer businesses sustained revenue streams and the potential to develop partnerships within governmental and commercial sectors.

## Notice

***This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement for the supply of contingent labour. This contract is for an initial 5 year and 6 month period with the option to extend for a further 18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfc64c0-ff91-41a5-bae9-29294e52550f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,481,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,481,000 |
| 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 | ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS (AMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfc64c0-ff91-41a5-bae9-29294e52550f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bfc64c0-ff91-41a5-bae9-29294e52550f
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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