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title: "GSS24973 - Administrator"
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# GSS24973 - Administrator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89726f62-6bcc-412f-9f67-d3b036305bcb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved a selective call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 for non-clinical staffing, specifically aiming to secure temporary personnel services. The contract awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment provides the UK Research and Innovation with an administrator from 13 January 2025, with a recent extension extending the service period to 30 September 2026. This contract, classified under CPV code 79620000, pertains to the supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The procurement is in the award update stage, with other important dates including the tender period end on 20 December 2024 and a contract value of £76,658.55. The services will be delivered to Swindon, England, with postal code SN2 1FL.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in temporary staffing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given its suitability for SMEs as indicated. The arrangement could lead to collaboration with influential clients like UK Research and Innovation, boosting business reputation and credibility within the staffing industry. Engaging in contracts sourced through established frameworks like Crown Commercial Services can also enhance a supplier's portfolio, offering potential for long-term partnerships and increased expertise in non-clinical staffing domains.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6277 Non Clinical Staffing to provide UK Research and Innovation the temporary provision of an administrator. Variation (003) - To extend the end date of the temporary worker contract from 31/01/2025 to 30/09/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,658 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,658 |
| 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 | REED 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

- 2 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455
- 19 Sep 2025 at 10:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455
- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c84662b-5996-4353-ae66-773f2d6a2455
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9652c644-95a0-482f-8d6f-7a66705c37cd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86062560-d602-46ab-b065-ebf07419ea5f

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