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title: "CS21188 - UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Provision of Software Tester"
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# CS21188 - UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Provision of Software Tester

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd2afbdc-c91f-4aa8-9b74-e4534dd945ad

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is responsible for administering a contract titled "CS21188 - UK Research and Innovation: Temporary Provision of Software Tester." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically concerning the supply of personnel including temporary staff, and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period concluding on 22nd March 2021, and the contract period set from 1st April 2021 to 30th June 2021. The total contract value is £30,850.80 and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business operations. Companies that specialise in providing temporary personnel services or have expertise in software testing will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in this procurement process can enable these businesses to enhance their service offerings and secure valuable government contracts, thus fostering growth and development.

## Notice

*****This is an Award Notice, not a call for competition*****Requirement was sourced via Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff to provide UK Research and Innovation temporary provision of Software Tester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1f51c3-c3a6-44f2-8e41-6bc27f8db953 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,850 |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2021 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1f51c3-c3a6-44f2-8e41-6bc27f8db953

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d1f51c3-c3a6-44f2-8e41-6bc27f8db953
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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