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CSP26209 - Recruitment

UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org

Buyer Name: UK Shared Business Services Ltd

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
10325.28 GBP
Published
13 Feb 2026, 14:45
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
16 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79600000 - Recruitment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ARCHER MAC LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

***** 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Raw Notice JSON

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