--- title: "GSS24521 - Data Centre Operations Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-09" --- # GSS24521 - Data Centre Operations Support Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5a8ca18-7551-4e57-9e54-79d51e8f99de.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "GSS24521 - Data Centre Operations Support" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The contract, with a total value of £202,312.34, falls under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" and was initiated via a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. This process is now complete, and the award was made on 18th July 2024. The contract, starting on 6th August 2024, is set to conclude on 25th September 2026, with the delivery location specifying postal code SN2 1FL. The contract involves a series of variations extending the period of service to provide ongoing operations support over this duration. This tender offers significant opportunities for enterprises specialising in non-clinical temporary staffing services to engage in public sector procurement. Companies similar to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, the supplier awarded this contract, and those capable of providing scalable personnel solutions can benefit and grow by taking part in such publicly funded projects. The process encourages bids from SMEs, widening the pool for potential suppliers who can meet the operational staffing needs of large organisations. Engaging in this kind of framework agreement provides a stable revenue stream, allowing businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their market credibility in supplying personnel services. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement to bring in Data Centre Operations Support staff. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6277 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Value = 15/07/24 to 04/10/24 Variation 001 = 04/10/24 to 01/11/24 Variation 002 = 04/11/2024 - 31/01/2025 Variation 003 = 01/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 Variation 004 = 31/05/2025 - 26/09/2025 Variation 005 = 27/09/2025 - 27/03/2026 Variation 006 = 28/03/2026 - 25/09/2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3fd38f-630a-4836-a001-a24558caee2e | | 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 | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 25 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £202,312 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £647,603 | | 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 1UH | | 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 - 9 Apr 2026 at 06:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3fd38f-630a-4836-a001-a24558caee2e - 3 Nov 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4845f8d-6eb8-4c21-9c8c-16c32ecf743a - 11 Jun 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57aaf097-f3bf-4589-bb3e-b81da4243442 - 29 Jan 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2cdcc2-15b9-40fd-9855-8310206497b7 - 6 Nov 2024 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfa9b3f-816b-4322-a828-0ae4c7f20ab3 - 7 Oct 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1f59ab-cc8d-4a3b-bcf2-5d95955fa0ad - 7 Aug 2024 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06857420-f5d1-4992-92c7-1fa553a58024 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f3fd38f-630a-4836-a001-a24558caee2e 9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4845f8d-6eb8-4c21-9c8c-16c32ecf743a 3rd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57aaf097-f3bf-4589-bb3e-b81da4243442 11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2cdcc2-15b9-40fd-9855-8310206497b7 29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfa9b3f-816b-4322-a828-0ae4c7f20ab3 6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1f59ab-cc8d-4a3b-bcf2-5d95955fa0ad 7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06857420-f5d1-4992-92c7-1fa553a58024 7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b38b451-4d0d-4a63-92fe-4e105c2b520d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30d99320-cc67-4a34-84dc-e693813db603 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e17cd7-ff32-47a5-b275-e33b20f3e884 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c536f1e-f659-4d1c-ae81-22313cf577ee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd08b978-3675-4944-a506-2e8c6fc13601 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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