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CSP26442 - Employer Branding Renewal

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2026 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process related to the contract titled "CSP26442 - Employer Branding Renewal" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement was initiated through a direct method without competition due to technical reasons, resulting in an award to INDEED UK OPERATIONS LIMITED. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically promotional and recruitment services. The contract commenced on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th May 2027, with a gross value of £20,640. It is pertinent to note that the procurement process completion date was 29th April 2026, with the contract being signed on 27th April 2026.

This procurement, being conducted directly and without competition, highlights specialised opportunities for businesses that have unique technical know-how in employer branding and promotional services. Large entities, particularly those within the recruitment and promotional industry, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts due to their capabilities in delivering targeted services. While this specific contract did not open a competitive bidding process, similar future opportunities might suit businesses looking to expand their portfolio through specialised government contracts within the UK regions. The precise and targeted nature of this procurement underscores the value housed within the technical capacity of such enterprises to fulfil unique service requirements.

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Notice Title

CSP26442 - Employer Branding Renewal

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 services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Employer Branding to be renewed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038892-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342200 - Promotional services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2027 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
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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

INDEED UK OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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