UKRI –5498 TechFirst undergraduate and Spärck AI scholarships: Cohort Management Function (Lot 1), Recruitment Function (Lot 2)
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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Procurement
- 79996000 Miscellaneous business-related services
- 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79600000 Recruitment services
What happened
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded this contract to QA LIMITED | Penna Plc worth £2,356,052 on 8 Sept 2026. The contract runs until 30 Sept 2027.
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.
Awarded suppliers (2)
- QA LIMITED
- Penna Plc
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