UKRI –5498 TechFirst undergraduate and Spärck AI scholarships: Cohort Management Function (Lot 1), Recruitment Function (Lot 2)
Buyer: UK Research and Innovation
- Published
- 9 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £3,920,280
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 085218-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-066fdc
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79996000Business organisation services
- 79421000Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79600000Recruitment services
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the provision of Recruitment Management Services (Lot 2) to support the delivery of its TechFirst Undergraduate and Spärck AI Scholarship programmes. The appointed supplier will deliver an end-to-end recruitment management service, including the design, promotion and delivery of recruitment campaigns to attract and engage prospective applicants. The service includes applicant outreach and engagement, management of the application process, candidate communications, administration of eligibility checks, coordination of assessment activities, and support throughout the selection process to ensure a high-quality candidate experience. The supplier will also work collaboratively with UKRI and other delivery partners to support programme governance, performance reporting and continuous improvement, contributing to the successful delivery of UKRI's strategic objectives.
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 79996000 Business organisation services | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 79600000 Recruitment services | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| QA LIMITED | — | — |
| PENNA PLC (01918150) | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 085218-2026 · 9 September 2026
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