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PS26053 - Konexo HR Investigation Support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26053 - Konexo HR Investigation Support" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services, focusing on an HR investigation related to workplace bullying and harassment. The tender was awarded on 17th February 2026 and will be active until 27th March 2026. The procurement method was direct award due to technical reasons, with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP being the appointed supplier to deliver the required services across the UK.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in HR investigations and workplace management solutions. Although the procurement was awarded directly due to a lack of competition, it illuminates avenues for firms with strong investigative capabilities to engage with government contracts that address sensitive employee relations issues. Firms that have a track record of delivering complex consultancy projects and can demonstrate resilience in managing workplace grievances would be well-suited to explore potential collaborations or seek similar future procurements in this industry category to spur business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26053 - Konexo HR Investigation Support

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. Brief Description of Requirement Using an independent, experienced Investigator to take on a workplace bullying and harassment investigation, which has been commissioned by the receipt of two separate grievances of the same alleged internal party

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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