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DDaT25417 - On demand video interview services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 Oct 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, has completed a public procurement contract for on-demand video interview services under the title "DDaT25417 - On demand video interview services." The procurement process was conducted without competition due to specific technical reasons, with Modern Hire UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement falls under the central government public authority classification in the services category, specifically business services. The contract, valued at GBP 21,879.11, was signed on 11th September 2025, with the service period running from 12th September 2025 to 11th September 2026. The procurement was finalised through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, ensuring swift engagement with the required supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in niche technological solutions, particularly those capable of providing bespoke or technically specific services. Businesses in the consulting or recruitment sectors could find similar opportunities if they can offer unique technological capabilities that address specific organisational needs. The contract illustrates opportunities for SMEs, such as Modern Hire UK Ltd, which successfully engaged in this central government procurement. Companies aiming to replicate such success should focus on developing specific capabilities that can fulfil targeted and technically unique requirements, often sought by public sector entities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

DDaT25417 - On demand video interview services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for on demand video interview service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063633-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,879 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODERN HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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