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CSP26550 - Psychometric testing

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by UK Research and Innovation, involved the provision of psychometric testing services. This specific procurement, identified by CSP26550, falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services and recruitment services. Based in Swindon, the contracting authority utilised a direct procurement method, completing the process without competition due to a lack of reasonable alternatives. The contract was awarded on 22 May 2026 and covered a short period from 22 to 26 May 2026, with the award officially documented on 2 June 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £24,750, grossing £29,700, and NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING LTD was appointed as the supplier.

This tender creates potential opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in psychometric and human resource consultancy services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are proficient in providing specialised recruitment services could find similar future procurements advantageous for growth, given the need for tailored expertise. Although this process was concluded without competitive tendering, understanding such procurement methods aids businesses in anticipating opportunities and aligning services to meet specific public sector demands. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting in a procurement advisory capacity, also highlights the importance of collaborations for efficient public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

CSP26550 - Psychometric testing

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****This procurement is being concluded without competition - there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a provision for Psychometric testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2026
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 26 May 2026 30 days
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

NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING

Further Information

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