Award

UKRI-5698 Talent Analytics Tool

UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the UKRI-5698 Talent Analytics Tool through the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract will run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months, valued at up to £70,000 excluding VAT. This procurement, falling under the recruitment services category and specifically targeting industry-specific software packages, utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is for services to be delivered in the South West of the United Kingdom, highlighting UKRI's continued investment in innovative recruitment solutions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment technology and analytics, particularly SMEs capable of delivering industry-specific software solutions. The procurement process, albeit selective, underscores a demand for cutting-edge analytics tools that can enhance talent acquisition processes. Businesses focused on integrating technology with recruitment strategies may find similar opportunities to collaborate with UKRI and expand their presence in the public sector market. The collaboration with AI Recruitment Technologies Ltd, trading as Horsefly Analytics, exemplifies the benefits for suppliers capable of offering innovative tech-driven recruitment solutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5698 Talent Analytics Tool

Notice Description

** This is an Award Notice, not a call for competition** UKRI-5698 Talent Analytics Tool procured via G-Cloud 14 framework For a period of 12 months 01 March 2026 - 28 February 2027 with an optional extension period of 12 months. Total Value of contract is up to PS70,000 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-611e1195-ceda-4d8c-b0cf-26784a30375c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f71402e-c1ee-47d9-b6ed-841a9de81b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AI RECRUITMENT TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A HORSEFLY ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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