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CSP26209 - Recruitment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26209 - Recruitment," which involves recruitment services in the finance sector. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, due to a lack of technical alternatives, and falls under the category of public authority central government. Located in Swindon, the buyer, UK Research and Innovation, partnered with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded on 13th February 2026, and signed on 12th February 2026, with the performance period commencing on 16th February 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement focuses on recruitment services classified under CPV code 79600000.

Businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in providing finance specialist recruitment, will find opportunities for growth in similar procurement processes. Being well-aligned with public sector clients like UK Research and Innovation can open doors to high-value contracts. The buyer's need for technical expertise indicates that firms with a track record in niche recruitment services hold a competitive edge. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises such as ARCHER MAC LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that specialised services and adaptability to technical requirements are highly valued attributes in procurement by public authorities.

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Notice Title

CSP26209 - Recruitment

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. UKRI require specific recruitment services around finance specialists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013497-2026
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

ARCHER MAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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