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title: "CSP26209 - Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065419"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# CSP26209 - Recruitment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065419

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26209 - Recruitment," which involves recruitment services in the finance sector. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, due to a lack of technical alternatives, and falls under the category of public authority central government. Located in Swindon, the buyer, UK Research and Innovation, partnered with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract was awarded on 13th February 2026, and signed on 12th February 2026, with the performance period commencing on 16th February 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement focuses on recruitment services classified under CPV code 79600000.

Businesses that specialise in recruitment services, particularly those with experience in providing finance specialist recruitment, will find opportunities for growth in similar procurement processes. Being well-aligned with public sector clients like UK Research and Innovation can open doors to high-value contracts. The buyer's need for technical expertise indicates that firms with a track record in niche recruitment services hold a competitive edge. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises such as ARCHER MAC LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that specialised services and adaptability to technical requirements are highly valued attributes in procurement by public authorities.

## Notice

***** 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. UKRI require specific recruitment services around finance specialists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013497-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,325 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCHER MAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013497-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013497-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.archermac.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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