Provision of Specialist Nuclear Recruitment Services

OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), a central government public authority based in Liverpool, has completed its procurement process for the provision of specialist nuclear recruitment services. The tender, titled "Provision of Specialist Nuclear Recruitment Services," was initiated to secure recruitment services for nuclear inspector roles, including positions such as Nuclear Security Cyber Inspector and Nuclear Safety Human Factors Inspector. This contract follows a limited procurement method categorized under services, specifically for recruitment services, and was awarded to HAYS Specialist Recruitment Limited. The contract commenced on 22nd June 2026 and is active, with a potential extension up to 2028.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in niche nuclear and high hazard sectors. The partnership with ONR entails a range of recruitment activities from search and selection to assessment input and offer processes. Agencies with experience in finding qualified candidates for complex and specialised roles will find this an excellent opportunity to leverage their niche expertise. The association with a prestigious organisation such as ONR could enhance the agency's profile and offer additional possibilities for growth in the specialised recruitment market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Nuclear Recruitment Services

Notice Description

ONR is looking for an agile, experienced supplier to support recruitment of a number of specialist Nuclear Inspector roles on a call-off basis. Example requirements would be the permanent recruitment for a Nuclear Security Cyber Inspector and Nuclear Safety Human Factors Inspector (Band 3 level). ONR is looking for a partner with experience of recruiting in niche nuclear discipline areas in a nuclear or high hazard industry. Support with other nuclear inspector roles across a number of disciplines may be required in the coming months so experience of recruiting across disciplines would be beneficial. Service required: * Search identifying and attracting potential applicants to apply for positions * Long list and short list * Input to assessment * Offer and appointment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bad5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 12 Apr 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
OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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