---
title: "CSP26550 - Psychometric testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab48"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-02"
---

# CSP26550 - Psychometric testing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab48

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

***** 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,750 |

## 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 | NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051807-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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