--- title: "GSS23280 RM6160 Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-05-08" --- # GSS23280 RM6160 Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db051d57-c593-42d5-83d7-c878c30d6c4e.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for appointing a Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UK Research and Innovation. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework, with Sanderson Government and Defence Limited serving as the supplier. The contract involves supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, classified under the CPV code 79620000. The contract commenced on 28 March 2023 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2025, having been extended through multiple variations. The total contract value is £428,175.60 excluding VAT, indicating adjustments from the original contract value to accommodate variations. This award was published on 8 May 2025. This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, capable of providing expertise in non-clinical and financial services. The framework allows participants to compete and secure direct awards based on their specific competencies and ability to deliver specialised personnel services. Companies that can provide highly skilled temporary staff would find this framework beneficial for growth. As the procurement was conducted via a selective method, businesses with a track record of effective service delivery within similar frameworks have a competitive edge, fostering sustainable business expansion in the public sector. The procurement method is particularly advantageous for SMEs due to its streamlined selection process, encouraging further involvement and growth within the UK public sector market. ## Notice ***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement to bring in a Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME). This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework. Original Contract Value - 03/04/2023 to 14/01/2024 PS106,379 ex VAT Additional cost due to variation 001 - 15/01/2024 to 27/09/2024 PS118,854.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 002 - 28/09/2024 to 31/03/2025 PS84,518.40 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 003 - 01/04/2025 to 27/06/2025 PS39,618.00 ex VAT Additional cost due to Variation 004 - 27/06/2025 to 31/07/2025 PS15,847.20 ex VAT New Contract value PS428,175.60 ex VAT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce908f7-141f-48e1-a81c-96f200472c00 | | 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 | 8 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £428,175 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,213,213 | | 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 | SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 8 May 2025 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce908f7-141f-48e1-a81c-96f200472c00 - 7 Nov 2024 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6993b9bc-c801-4cb4-9e45-27ab9c870fec - 16 May 2024 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8e86d3-a5cf-4331-a47e-4cd843eac5a6 - 6 Mar 2024 at 13:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8e86d3-a5cf-4331-a47e-4cd843eac5a6 - 3 Apr 2023 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8e86d3-a5cf-4331-a47e-4cd843eac5a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ce908f7-141f-48e1-a81c-96f200472c00 8th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6993b9bc-c801-4cb4-9e45-27ab9c870fec 7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8e86d3-a5cf-4331-a47e-4cd843eac5a6 16th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ab59a06-0236-40f4-b036-79fcaee7d335 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89fa124a-bc0c-4622-85fd-8cf837a88f63 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c4b9b84-efd2-440e-bf72-adc0f78dccc3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eb2768e-81e4-41a1-afe8-b1e3d0af6d21 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cc2a21f-f1a6-4160-b540-f2ade198b2ea - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1ac0d2-b2e2-4c6d-9c7d-b95b64352dfb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f60f749-f018-4fc8-af54-220a705973ae ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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