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CSP26833 - Psychometric Testing Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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10 Sep 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation is procuring psychometric testing services, including the provision of psychology testing devices associated with those services. The requirement is managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the shared service provider for UK Research and Innovation. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The procurement is relevant to businesses that provide psychometric assessment, psychological testing, or associated testing equipment and support. The stated requirement is for UK Research and Innovation’s organisational needs, rather than a general purchase of unrelated medical or laboratory equipment. The selected supplier is Nick Hastings Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Berkhamsted, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a specialist smaller consultancy or provider rather than only by a large national contractor.

This procurement has been completed and awarded. It used a direct below-threshold procedure without competition because the buyer states that only a particular supplier can provide the required services. Nick Hastings Consulting Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 8 September 2026 and runs from 18 September 2026 to 9 October 2026. Its value is £13,500 excluding VAT, or £16,200 including VAT. The contract is active. The published information identifies the requirement and the direct-award rationale, rather than a competitive scoring model or separate quality and price weightings. UK Research and Innovation is the buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement process.

For a future requirement from this buyer, credible competitors would need to provide psychometric testing services and the associated psychology testing devices needed to deliver them. The award shows demand for a specialist provider able to supply the complete requirement, rather than a business offering only generic consultancy or standalone equipment. A strong proposition would therefore combine relevant psychometric assessment capability with access to suitable testing tools and the ability to support delivery across the United Kingdom. Smaller specialist firms may be well placed, as the selected supplier is recorded as an SME. Businesses monitoring this buyer should be able to demonstrate that their testing approach, equipment and service delivery are dependable and suitable for UK Research and Innovation’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26833 - Psychometric Testing Services

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition only a particular supplier can supply the services required. UK Research & Innovation require Psychometric Testing Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085927-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33156000 - Psychology testing devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 9 Oct 2026 30 days
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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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 LTD

Further Information

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