---
title: "CSP26677 - Psychometric Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc53"
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# CSP26677 - Psychometric Assessments

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc53

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation in partnership with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was for the provision of Psychometric Assessments. This process was conducted under the industry category of "Assessment centre services for recruitment" using a direct procurement method, without competition, indicating that it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. Headquartered in Swindon, UK, UKRI acted as the buying organisation, with the procurement reaching the 'Award' stage. The contract, identified as CSP26677, was signed on 14 July 2026, and services commenced on 15 July 2026, with an end date on 31 August 2026. The contract, valued at £13,500 gross, was awarded to NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING LTD.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in psychometric assessments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide targeted recruitment services. The nature of the direct procurement method suggests potential business expansion for those already working closely with public authorities or those capable of swiftly delivering specialised services. Companies within this niche sector will find this type of tender beneficial in establishing long-term engagements and building their portfolios with a reputed central government authority like UKRI.

## 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 services. Contract details notice for the services of Psychometric Assessments for UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067005-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,250 |

## 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

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 07:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067005-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067005-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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